Kettering University

www.kettering.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,380

3.29% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$33,616

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

79.1%

1,951 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,605

83.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.5%

261 Graduates

About

Kettering University is a higher education institution located in Genesee County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kettering University were Mechanical Engineering (157 degrees awarded), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (53 degrees), and Computer Science (38 degrees).

In 2023, 525 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kettering University. 25.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 74.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (361 degrees), 9.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kettering University is $45,380, which is $20,805 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kettering University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 410 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kettering University is $45,380, which is $20,805 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,616.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Kettering University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kettering University was $45,380. The cost of tuition at Kettering University is $20,805 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kettering University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,616

2023 Value

2.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kettering University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,616. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kettering University grew by 2.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kettering University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,930

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kettering University was of $8,930 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.31% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kettering University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Kettering University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kettering University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kettering University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 410 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Kettering University received 1,951 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.02% annual growth. Out of those 1,951 applicants, 1,543 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,605 students enrolled at Kettering University in 2023. 53% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kettering University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,543

Accepted Out of 1,951

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kettering University was 79.1% (1,543 admissions from 1,951 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.02%, while admissions grew by 4.82%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Kettering University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

53%

Submission Percentage (2023)

121

Scores Submitted (2023)

53% of enrolled first-time students at Kettering University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kettering University had a total enrollment of 1,605 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kettering University is 1,341 students and the part-time enrollment is 264. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Kettering University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kettering University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.7% White, 5.79% Asian, 4.49% Black or African American, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.36% Two or More Races, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0623% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kettering University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (62.2%), followed by White Female (14.4%) and Asian Male (4.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.5%), followed by White Female (13.8%) and Asian Male (2.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kettering University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,605 students. The full-time enrollment at Kettering University is 1,341 and the part-time enrollment is 264. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Kettering University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kettering University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kettering University was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Kettering University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kettering University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,150 enrolled students
Asian
93 enrolled students
Black or African American
72 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kettering University is 71.7% White, 5.79% Asian, 4.49% Black or African American, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.36% Two or More Races, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0623% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 31 students (1.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 259 fewer women than men received degrees from Kettering University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kettering University is white (361 degrees awarded). There were 9.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kettering University is Mechanical Engineering (157 degrees awarded), followed by Electrical & Electronics Engineering (53 degrees) and Computer Science (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kettering University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (332 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), and Physical Sciences (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering University are Software developers (1,235,182 people), Other managers (1,147,565 people), Accountants & auditors (1,052,502 people), Financial managers (557,442 people), and Chief executives & legislators (552,861 people).

The most specialized majors at Kettering University in 2023 are Engineering (332 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), Physical Sciences (7 degrees), Business (112 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (39 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering University are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Kettering University are Engineering (332 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), Physical Sciences (7 degrees), Business (112 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (39 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering University are Computer Systems Design (1,537,840 people), Construction (697,876 people), Elementary & secondary schools (669,434 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (623,806 people), and Banking & related activities (603,666 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kettering University.

Most Common (2023)

Mechanical Engineering
157 degrees awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
53 degrees awarded
Computer Science
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kettering University was Mechanical Engineering with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Kettering University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

392

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

133

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 392 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering University, which is 2.95 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (133).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kettering University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 4.23 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 0.236 times less than the 127 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Kettering University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kettering University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.45% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
361 degrees awarded
Asian
37 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kettering University is white (361 degrees awarded). There were 9.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (37 degrees).

3.05% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
277 degrees awarded
White Female
84 degrees awarded
Asian Male
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kettering University is white male (277 degrees awarded). There were 3.3 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (84 degrees).

Operations

Kettering University has an endowment valued at nearly $110M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.77M (8.88%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Kettering University had a total salary expenditure of 65.5M. Kettering University employs 29 Professors, 27 Lecturers and 23 Associate professors. Most academics at Kettering University are Male Professor (24), Male Lecturer (18), and Male Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kettering University are: Management, with 62 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Endowment

$110M

2023 Endowment

7.71%

growth from 2022

Kettering University has an endowment valued at about $110M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Kettering University grew 7.71% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $60.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kettering University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28M

2023 Salaries

1.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Kettering University paid a median of $28M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($65.5M) and a 1.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.89% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0885% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.6M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kettering University paid a total of $8.6M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kettering University were Professor with 29 employees, Lecturer with 27 employees, and Associate professor with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kettering University were Management with 62 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Lecturer
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kettering University was Male Professor with 24 employees, Male Lecturer with 18 employees, and Male Associate professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kettering University.

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