How to Apply to Kettering University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Kettering. Kettering offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://www.kettering.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.kettering.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.kettering.edu/admissions/tuition-affordability
Net Price Calculatorhttps://kettering.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.kettering.edu/admissions/veterans
Disability Servicehttps://my.kettering.edu/page/disability-services

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Kettering and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Kettering University is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Kettering University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,040). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Kettering SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Kettering University1,21027
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,04019
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan1,10868

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Kettering University, 161 students submitted SAT scores (55% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560630680
Mathematics570630690
Total1,1301,260 1,370
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Kettering University, 38 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite242730
English222630
Mathematics262729

Kettering Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Kettering University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Kettering University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired