A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Kettering University are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 267% more male students than female students enrolled at Kettering University with a gender ratio of 79% men to 21% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Kettering University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
79%
|
| Women |
21%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,390
|
| Women |
379
|
Kettering University serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169983 IPEDS survey data for Kettering University.
Last updated February 24, 2024