Kettering University
Kettering University at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
Kettering University Featured Rankings
- #6 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan 2026
- #7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan 2026
- #7 Best Small Colleges in Michigan 2026
- #13 Best Online MBAs Michigan
- #13 Michigan's Best Online Master's Degrees
- #17 Best Colleges in Michigan
- #23 Online Master’s in Data Science
- #24 Online Master’s in Engineering Management
- #48 Online MBAs
- #52 Non-GMAT Online MBAs
About Kettering University
According to Wikipedia, Kettering University is a private university in Flint, Michigan. It offers bachelor of science and master’s degrees in STEM and business fields. Kettering University undergraduate students are required to complete at least five co-op terms to graduate. Students gain paid work experience in a variety of industries with Kettering's more than 550 corporate partners, and graduate with professional experiences accompanying their degree.
Kettering University's Online Degrees
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management Level 1
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management Level 2
- Format: Fully online
MS in Engineering Ece-Advanced Mobility
- Required Credits: 40
- Format: Fully online
Kettering University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,951 | 79% | 94% | 74% | 1245 | 28 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Kettering University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $50,650 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $20,842 |
| 30K - 48K | $19,719 |
| 48K - 75K | $24,254 |
| 75K - 110K | $30,258 |
| 110K+ | $36,265 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Kettering University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Kettering University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $96,136 a year, and 97% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Kettering University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,886 | 1,436 | 450 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Kettering University?
Kettering University is located at 1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504-6214.
How Safe is Kettering University?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Kettering University’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Kettering University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is Kettering University Known For?
Kettering University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Kettering University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Kettering University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Kettering University ranks #180 in the U.S. and #910 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesKettering University ranks #265 in the U.S. and #884 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesKettering University ranks #336 in the U.S. and #1747 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesKettering University ranks #530 in the U.S. and #2442 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesKettering University ranks #539 in the U.S. and #2372 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesKettering University ranks #773 in the U.S. and #3088 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesKettering University ranks #874 in the U.S. and #3754 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesKettering University ranks #920 in the U.S. and #3226 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesWho Are Kettering University's Most Influential Alumni?
Kettering University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Criminal Justice, and Engineering. Here are some of Kettering University's most famous alumni:
