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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

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$46,380
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,380
Average Net Price
$33,092
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,500
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,500
Books & Supplies
$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,980
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
86.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
46.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $27,584
$30,001 – $48,000 $24,373
$48,001 – $75,000 $32,117
$75,001 – $110,000 $34,414
$110,001+ $35,912

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $33,000 annually after aid, not the $57,000 sticker price. Low-income students get the biggest break, paying about $27,600 per year, while wealthy families still pay around $36,000. Over four years, expect to spend roughly $132,000 total.

Kettering's co-op program helps offset costs since students alternate between classes and paid internships. The typical graduate leaves with $27,000 in debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median starting salaries at $80,700, that debt payment represents just 4% of gross income. Within five years, graduates earn a median $102,000.

Only 46% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the net price without borrowing heavily. The 87% loan repayment rate shows graduates can handle their debt load. Engineering students from moderate-income families get the best financial deal here, combining substantial aid with strong earning potential.

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