Kettering University Description:
Located in Flint, Michigan, Kettering University is a private engineering school with an undergraduate focus. Formerly named the General Motors Institute, the school is located on a former manufacturing location for General Motors. Mechanical engineering is by far the most popular undergraduate major, and the program is ranked among the best in the country. Kettering University values practical hands-on experience, and all students participate in the school's well-regarded co-op program in which they spend half a year gaining full-time work experience. Because of the co-op program, it takes most Kettering students four-and-a-half years to earn their bachelor's degrees. Job placement and graduate school acceptance rates are extremely high for Kettering graduates.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 62%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 650
- SAT Math: 600 / 690
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 24 / 29
- ACT English: 23 / 29
- ACT Math: 26 / 31
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 2,079 (1,745 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 81% Male / 19% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $33,946
- Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $6,660
- Other Expenses: $7,497
- Total Cost: $49,303
Kettering University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Kettering Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 99%
- Loans: 73%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $14,999
- Loans: $9,086
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 89%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 8%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 59%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Kettering University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.kettering.edu/visitors/about/
"Kettering University, built on a tradition of co-operative education and preparation of future leaders for a global society, is dedicated to adding transformational value to our students and stakeholders through exemplary programs in engineering, science and business. Kettering University achieves its mission by:
- Empowering learning by balancing academic and experiential educational processes that prepare life-long learners and socially responsible leaders of integrity who make significant contributions to their profession, their communities, and society;
- Expanding knowledge through organized research with a focus on applications of value to our stakeholders; and
- Engaging collaborative partnerships that contribute to the well-being of our region and society."
