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Kettering is in a medium-sized city, in Flint, Michigan. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Kettering earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at Kettering include engineering, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 540 to 650 for students at Kettering. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 600 and 690. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at Kettering are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Kettering, in 2005, had 2,936 students (2,617 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
Most students at Kettering attend full-time. The school makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Kettering University
1700 W Third Ave
Flint, MI 48504-4898
General Phone: (800) 955-4464
http://WWW.KETTERING.EDU
Kettering awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 363 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering science, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Business And Management | 186 | business management, business and related services, operations management, business administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 57 | computer engineering, computer science |
| Science | 10 | chemistry courses, physics |
| Mathematics | 1 | applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Kettering in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 441 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 176 | 5 |
In 2005, Kettering had a total enrollment of 2,936 students (2,617 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 87% |
| Women | 13% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 63% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Kettering offers campus housing for 438 of its 2,617 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Flint, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,448 | 1,712 | 70% | 564 | 33% |
| Men | 1,950 | 1,410 | 72% | 492 | 35% |
| Women | 498 | 302 | 61% | 72 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 31% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,360 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,360 |
| Room and board | $ 5,440 |
| Room charge | $ 3,432 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,008 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 11,300 |
Financial Aid:
Kettering participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 226200)
Kettering has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 92 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 18 | $89,844 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $77,334 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $74,485 | 19 | $87,736 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $76,870 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $66,144 | 14 | $62,039 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $57,938 | 8 | $52,414 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $46,062 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $66,758 | 25 | $59,535 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kettering Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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