Kettering College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,672

6.87% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,048

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

140 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

812

66% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60%

21 Graduates

About

Kettering College is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kettering College were Registered Nursing (98 degrees awarded), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (18 degrees), and Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (14 degrees).

In 2023, 245 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kettering College. 82% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (197 degrees), 24.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kettering College is $15,672, which is $508 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kettering College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 245 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kettering College is $15,672, which is $508 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,048.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending Kettering College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,672

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kettering College was $15,672. The cost of tuition at Kettering College is $508 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$4,048

2023 Value

75.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kettering College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,048. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kettering College grew by 75.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kettering College (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

$11,981

Room and Board

$1,815

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kettering College was of $11,981 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.37% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,815. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.65% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Kettering College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.46% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kettering College (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 College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 245 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 College received 140 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 76.1% annual growth. Out of those 140 applicants, 116 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 812 students enrolled at Kettering College in 2023.

Kettering College has an overall enrollment yield of 30.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

116

Accepted Out of 140

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kettering College was 82.9% (116 admissions from 140 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 34.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 76.1%, while admissions declined by 42.6%.

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

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Kettering College 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 College had a total enrollment of 812 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kettering College is 536 students and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 66% of students enrolled at Kettering College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kettering College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.9% White, 9.24% Black or African American, 3.94% Asian, 3.57% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.369% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Kettering College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.5%), followed by White Male (8.43%) and Black or African American Female (8.43%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (69.9%), followed by White Male (8.15%) and Asian Female (3.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kettering College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 812 students. The full-time enrollment at Kettering College is 536 and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 66% of students enrolled at Kettering College are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

81%

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 College was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Kettering College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
511 enrolled students
Black or African American
75 enrolled students
Asian
32 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kettering College is 62.9% White, 9.24% Black or African American, 3.94% Asian, 3.57% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.369% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 86 students (10.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 157 more women than men received degrees from Kettering College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kettering College is white (197 degrees awarded). There were 24.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kettering College is Registered Nursing (98 degrees awarded), followed by Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (18 degrees) and Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kettering College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (245 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering College are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Kettering College in 2023 are Health (245 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering College are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Kettering College are Health (245 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Kettering College are Health (245 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
98 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
18 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kettering College was Registered Nursing with 98 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

201

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering College, which is 0.219 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (201).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering College in Physician Assistant, which is 0.436 times less than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering College in Registered Nursing, which is 5.53 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Kettering College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kettering College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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, 4.76% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
197 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Asian
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kettering College is white (197 degrees awarded). There were 24.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

2.45% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
162 degrees awarded
White Male
35 degrees awarded
Asian Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kettering College is white female (162 degrees awarded). There were 4.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (35 degrees).

Operations

Kettering College employs 24 Assistant professors, 22 Associate professors and 17 Professors. Most academics at Kettering College are Female Assistant professor (21), Female Associate professor (16), and Female Professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kettering College are: Management, with 23 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 10 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$10.8M

2023 Salaries

7.56%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Kettering College paid a median of $10.8M in salaries, a 7.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.24% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.68% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.85M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kettering College paid a total of $5.85M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 54% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kettering College were Assistant professor with 24 employees, Associate professor with 22 employees, and Professor with 17 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kettering College were Management with 23 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 10 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kettering College was Female Assistant professor with 21 employees, Female Associate professor with 16 employees, and Female Professor with 10 employees.

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

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