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Kettering University
Kettering University says yes to 78.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $94,823 median earnings.
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Kettering University sits in Flint proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $120,531 four years out. 17% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,205 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 94.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1310 — above the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Kettering University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Kettering University received 1,951 applications and admitted 1,543 (79.1%), with 228 enrolling.
Kettering University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1060–1310 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Kettering University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 620 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 27 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Kettering University compares
| Kettering University | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.7% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,470 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $94,823 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Kettering University: $94,823 median at year ten, versus $54,739 across Michigan institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $48,470 regardless of where you're from. At Kettering University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,205 — Kettering University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
70.8% of Kettering University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 15.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $48,470 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Kettering University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $120,531 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $109,977 |
| Computer Science | $106,638 |
| Chemical Engineering | $103,868 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,292 |
| Industrial Engineering | $86,265 |
Median earnings for these 6 Kettering University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $94,823 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 9 additional Kettering University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Kettering University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1310 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Kettering University's acceptance rate?
79.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,543 admitted from 1,951 applicants.
How much does Kettering University cost?
At Kettering University, published tuition is $48,470 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Kettering University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Kettering University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $94,823 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Cornerstone University — 77.8% admitted
- Grand Valley State University — 83% admitted
- Eastern Michigan University — 79.6% admitted
- University of Detroit Mercy — 75.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.