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Kettering University, previously known as General Motor Institute, is a private university located in Flint, Michigan, United States. The campus spreads across an area of 90 acres. It was established in 1919 by Albert Sobey. In January 1998, the name was changed to Kettering University. The university offers undergraduate and post-graduate degree courses in diverse areas of study.
Kettering University’s students participate in sports such as soccer, basketball, Ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball. Their official mascot is the Bulldog. Some notable alumni of the university are Donald J. Almquist, Chairman and President of Delco Electronics; Henio Arcangeli, President of Motorsports Group Company; and Michael Burns, CEO of Dana Corporation.
Kettering is in a medium-sized city, in Flint, MI. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Kettering earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
Kettering does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007-2008, 67% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 530 to 630 for students at Kettering. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 590 and 670.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Kettering are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 2,675 students (2,721 full-time equivalent). The student body at Kettering is overwhelmingly male.
The school makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Kettering University
1700 University Avenue (formerly Third Avenue)
Flint, MI 48504-4898
General Phone: (800) 955-4464
http://WWW.KETTERING.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 376 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering science, manufacturing engineering |
| Business and Management | 138 | business and related services, business management, operations management, business administration, MIS |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer engineering, computer science |
| Science | 7 | physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Mathematics | 3 | applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Kettering in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 407 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 137 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Kettering had a total enrollment of 2,675 students (2,721 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 81% |
| Women | 19% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 68% |
| Ohio | 10% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| New York | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Kettering offers campus housing for 620 of its 2,721 (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. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,529 | 1,702 | 67% | 442 | 26% |
| Men | 1,808 | 1,257 | 70% | 359 | 29% |
| Women | 721 | 445 | 62% | 83 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
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 | 28% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| 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 | $ 26,936 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,936 |
| Room and board | $ 6,182 |
| Room charge | $ 3,872 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,099 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,371 |
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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $100,412 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $82,697 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $92,416 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $73,741 | 3 | $75,338 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $64,787 | 11 | $63,771 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $62,551 | 5 | $48,284 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $68,245 | 20 | $62,001 |
*: 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
Management Information Systems, General
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 2% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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