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Kettering University

Private

Flint, MI

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Kettering University is a private small school in Flint, MI, enrolling about 1,205 undergraduates. Kettering University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 79%. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $120,531/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate79%
SAT range1160–1330
ACT range26–30
Undergrads1,205
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$61,250
4-year grad rate71%
Median earnings, 10yr out$94,823

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans45%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out86%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$106,638/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$120,531/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$109,977/yr
Chemical Engineering$103,868/yr
Mechanical Engineering$99,292/yr
Industrial Engineering$86,265/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity435
Typical room charge$5,300
Typical board charge$3,630

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kettering University's acceptance rate?

Kettering University in Flint, MI admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Kettering University?

Admitted students at Kettering University typically score between 1160–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Kettering University?

Admitted students at Kettering University typically score between 26–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Kettering University cost?

Kettering University's total cost of attendance is reported at $61,250 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Kettering University?

Kettering University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Kettering University require students to live on campus?

No -- Kettering University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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