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Kettering University

GMI Engineering & Management Institute

Flint, Michigan 48504-6214

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Kettering University is a private institution in Flint with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1219, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $94,823 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,092.

Established
1919
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Private university

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79%Acceptance
1219SAT Avg
1,279Students
11:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$94,823Earnings 10yr
$33,092Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Kettering University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1219

Reading & WritingMid: 615
520640
MathMid: 625
540670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2629

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1219

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,380
Room & Board$9,500
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$58,610
Average Net Price$33,092
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,584
$30–48K$24,373
$48–75K$32,117
$75–110K$34,414
$110K+$35,912

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$33,092

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$26,563

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (21)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,279
Gender Split
20% / 80%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 4%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.5%
Freshman Retention92.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$80,275
8 Years$85,240
10 Years$94,823

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$74,400
Men
$79,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#26
Forbes
#206
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#228

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K
58 mi(101 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
147 mi(255 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
212 mi(367 min)

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