Kettering University
Private college · Flint, MI · 1,205 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1160–1330
ACT (middle 50%)
26–30
Average net price
$29,797
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$64,286
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
74%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Kettering University?
Kettering University accepts about 79 of every 100 applicants (79%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1330 on the SAT. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1160, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–30.
The latest federal data says Kettering University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Kettering University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Kettering University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $64,286 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $29,797 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $50,650 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$50,650
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$50,650
- Room & board$10,750
- Total cost of attendance$64,286
- Average net price after grants$29,797
Popular majors
Engineering, Computer Science.
Kettering University FAQ
- What is Kettering University's acceptance rate?
- 79% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Kettering University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1160–1330. Aim for 1330 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Kettering University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–30.
- Is Kettering University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Kettering University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Kettering University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Kettering University cost?
- About $64,286 a year before aid; $29,797 on average after grants.
- What is Kettering University's FAFSA school code?
- 002262. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Kettering University receives your information.
- What is Kettering University's graduation rate?
- 74% of students finish within six years.
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