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Kettering University - Flint,Michigan

70%

Acceptance Rate

$20,191

Avg.Financial Aid

002262

FAFSA Code

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Kettering University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
https://www.kettering.edu/
Student Population Number of Students attending College
2,315
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Kettering University is a private not-for-profit was established in the year 1919 under the name School of Automotive Trades, which was later changed to Flint Institute of Technology in the year 1923. General Motors took over the university in 1926, and thus the name was changed to General Motors Institute of Technology. The university got its current name in the year 1998 and it was named after Charles Kettering.

The university is located and headquartered in Flint, Michigan, United States. It is a university. It has over 145 academic staffs who are devoted to helping the students.

The university currently has over 2,326 students enrolled in the various programs provided by the university. It includes 1,947 full-time and 379 part-time students.
The student-faculty ratio of the university is 14:1.
University's acceptance rate is 72%, which means 72 students per 100 students who apply for a program, get admitted into the university.
The graduation rate is 53%.
The university is known for providing various services and facilities to aid students and help them prepare and shape their future and career, such as fitness programs, sports clubs, social activities, e-library, and many more.

Located in Flint, MI, Kettering University is a private university. In 1919, Kettering University was founded. Kettering University is recognised by its official colors, gold and blue. Out of total 2,327 students enrolled at KU, 1,799 belong to undergraduate courses while 422 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 145 faculty. Around 21% of the students are females and 79% are males. Notably, Kettering University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At KU around 75% are white, 5% are Asian, and 5% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 97% of the students are 24 and under. In its 101 years of existence, KU has produced several known personalities like Dean Kamen (Businessperson, Entrepreneur), Bob Kagle (Businessperson, Entrepreneur), Ronald M. Pirtle (Businessperson), and Marissa T Peterson (Businessperson). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, KU offers around 49 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), and HLC Higher Learning Commission. $90 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Kettering University.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

8009554464

Fax:

8107629755

Address

1700 University Avenue

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Kettering University at the 329th position among other national universities.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
70%
SAT Range
1190 - 1370
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
25 - 30
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
Yes

The admission to Kettering University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. Kettering University has 3 admission thresholds. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Kettering University. It is a non-refundable amount. The SAT score in the range of 1190-1360 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Kettering University, must score 27 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 24 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1700 University Avenue, Flint, Michigan 48504-6214. To gather more information, they can call them at (800) 955-4464.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$39,036
Average Annual Cost
$43,490

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$N/A
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$8,240
Budget For Other Expenses
$7,497

Total One Year Cost

$60,427

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to KU. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $58,080 per year. The average annual tuition cost ($44,380), books and supplies ($1,100), room and boarding ($8,400), and budget for other expenses ($4,200) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

15:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

91%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$2,060

Faculty Overview

71%

Male Professors

29%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,880

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

20%

Full-time / Part-time

97% / 3%

Students Gender

Male

80%

US National: 44%

Female

20%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

77%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

16%

Out Of State

83%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$70,814 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

100%

Undergrads in College Housing

40%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,000/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,240/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,240/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Bulldog

School Colors

blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $8,400 per year for living on campus. The students at Kettering University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,240 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At KU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 79% male and 21% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$70,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$80,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$23,000 - $28,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$239 - $291

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,191

Students Receiving Federal Grants

22%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,022

Students Receiving State Aid

53%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,942

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,063

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$29,032

$30K - $48K

$24,412

$48K - $75K

$23,201

$75K - $110K

$19,316

> $110K

$17,888

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$8,726,190

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at KU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,142, whereas the financial aid is $18,915. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $2,320, while the institutional aid is $18,915. The total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered to students at Kettering University add up to $8,726,190 per year.

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