Overview
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| Location | Flint, Michigan |
| Online | kettering.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Kettering University, located in Flint, Michigan, approximately 60 miles north of Detroit, operates on a unique year-round cooperative education model where students alternate between academic terms and paid professional work experiences. Originally established in 1919 as the School of Automobile Trades and later known as General Motors Institute (GMI), the institution became Kettering University in 1998, maintaining its historic connections to the automotive industry while expanding into broader engineering, science, and business programs. The campus encompasses 85 acres in an urban setting, featuring modern laboratory facilities and the GM Mobility Research Center, a proving ground and research facility. Kettering is particularly known for its mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science programs, with all undergraduate students required to complete co-op work assignments as part of their degree requirements. The university maintains a residential campus with student housing, though many upperclassmen live off-campus during their academic terms.
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Kettering University is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Kettering University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#255 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#191 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Michigan
#425 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1370 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.77 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $8,930 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,610 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 91% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4% |
| Business | 3% |
| Mathematics | 2% |
| Biology | 1% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169983 IPEDS survey data for Kettering University.
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Last updated February 24, 2024