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80.8%Acceptance
$46,380Tuition
1,279Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$94,823Earnings
#5 in MichiganPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
80.8%
Average SAT
1,250
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,130–1,370
ACT Composite (avg)
27
Total Enrollment
1,279

Admissions Overview

Kettering University maintains an acceptance rate of 80.75%, making it a less selective institution where most qualified applicants gain admission. This means students with solid academic backgrounds have strong chances of acceptance. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1130-1370 on the SAT, with an average of 1250. The school seeks students passionate about hands-on engineering and technology who thrive in collaborative, practical learning environments. Given Kettering's mandatory cooperative education program and 80% male enrollment, the university particularly values applicants who demonstrate interest in applied STEM fields and show readiness for intensive work-study rotations with industry partners.