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Kettering College
Kettering, OH · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Average net price
- $20,896
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings
- $68,877
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Kettering College is a private nonprofit college in Kettering, OH with 549 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1050 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,896 per year ($19,197 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $68,877 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 140
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 116
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 30%
- of admitted students enrolled
Kettering College had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite19–24
136
What Kettering College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $32,787
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $16,800
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,197
- $30–48k$19,202
- $48–75k$19,485
- $75–110k$13,532
- $110k+$26,808
Get a personal estimate with Kettering College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $68,877
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 549
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 30%
- White63%
- Hispanic4%
- Black10%
- Asian4%
Kettering College FAQ
What is Kettering College's acceptance rate?+
Kettering College admits 77% of applicants.
What ACT score do you need for Kettering College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–24.
Is Kettering College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Kettering College?+
In Fall 2023, 140 students applied to Kettering College and 116 were admitted; 35 enrolled.
Does Kettering College consider legacy status?+
No. Kettering College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Kettering College require an essay?+
Kettering College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Kettering College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $32,787 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,896.
What is Kettering College's graduation rate?+
57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 203544 · How we use this data
Data notes for Kettering College
- Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.
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