School Overview
Kettering University, located in Flint Michigan, was formerly known as the GMI Engineering and Management Instituted and General Motors Institute. The history of Kettering University is tied to the growth and development of the automotive in the United States. Kettering University offers programs for students seeking careers in STEM fields–careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Kettering also offers several highly reputable business programs. At Kettering students have the opportunity to earn either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Kettering emphasizes cooperative education and experiential learning (i.e., learning from experience). The school’s campus is located where the main manufacturing facility for General Motors used to be next to the Flint River. Kettering has an undergraduate enrollment of roughly 2,000 students and is named after Charles Kettering, the former had of research at General Motors.
Academics
Kettering University offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree programs focusing on STEM. Bachelor degree fields of study include Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. In addition to bachelor’s degrees, the university also offers several master’s degree programs in various fields including Information Technology, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Operations and General Engineering. While every undergraduate program differs, most require the completion of 160 credit hours in order to graduate.
But the list of programs doesn’t end there. Kettering offers over 40 other courses of study, specialties, concentrations and minors. Surprising Kettering also has a very reputable pre-med programs for aspiring physicians and medical professionals. The school’s pre-med program is one of the few in the region to have early assurance agreements that ensure admittance of its students to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
General Information
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Admission Office 1700 West University Avenue Flint, MI 48504-4898 (810) 762-7865 (800) 955-4464 Fax: (810) 762-9837 [email protected] Contact: Barbara Sosin Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1700 West University Avenue Flint, MI 48504-4898 (810) 762-9500 www.kettering.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,134 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 441 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,134 Graduate enrollment: 466 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 67% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 94% |
College Majors
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Computer Engineering – General B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Physical Sciences Applied Physics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Kettering University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 955-4464 |
| Website: | https://www.kettering.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.kettering.edu/undergraduate-admissions |
| Address: | 1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504-6214 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,221 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 61% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,845 (83% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $44,380 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $44,380 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $21,172 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Kettering University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Kettering University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 6 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 15 | 7 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Kettering University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $44,380 |
| Out-of-state | $44,380 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,332 |
| Out-of-state | $13,332 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 362 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 361 | 99% | $21,172 |
| Student loan aid | 226 | 62% | $11,641 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,828 | 97% | $19,145 |
| Federal student loans | 1,067 | 57% | $6,554 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Kettering University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Kettering University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,262 | 1,591 | 671 | Percent admitted | 100% | 75% | 68% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 15% | 17% | 12% |
Admissions Considerations
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Kettering University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,221 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,799 |
| Graduate enrollment | 422 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Kettering University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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