Kettering College Admission Requirements
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Kettering College Admission Overview
Kettering College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Kettering College admitted 76.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (B+) and ACT 19-24. Kettering College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Kettering College is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Kettering College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Kettering College
Acceptance Rate
The Kettering College acceptance rate is 76.5%. Last year, 124 of 162 applicants were admitted. That is the 37th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Kettering College and can you get accepted?
Kettering College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Kettering College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. Of those admitted, 71% enrolled. That suggests Kettering College is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Kettering College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.41Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.41
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Kettering College typically have around a 3.41 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Kettering College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #39 in Ohio for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Kettering College Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Kettering College does not require SAT or ACT scores if you have a 3.0 high school GPA. The 2026-27 Academic Bulletin also waives scores if you graduated more than five years ago, have 24 college credits, or applied from outside the United States. Regular admission otherwise looks for a 2.5 GPA plus a 19 ACT (math 17) or 995 SAT, or a math placement test.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://kc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-2027-KC-Academic-Bulletin-06-01-2026.pdf
Kettering College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
Not ReportedFreshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Kettering College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
19-24Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
55%25th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 18
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 24
- Composite 24
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Kettering College typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 19–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Kettering College places #36 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 24
ACT policy
You may apply to Kettering College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Kettering College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Kettering College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Kettering College is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 76.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203544.
GPA calculator: Kettering College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026