# Kettering College

Kettering, OH. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/kettering-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 77% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 140 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 116 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 19–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $32,787 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,896 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $19,197 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $19,202 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,485 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $13,532 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $26,808 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 549 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 57% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $68,877 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,250 (FY2024) |

## What Kettering College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 203544. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology