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Kettering University

GMI Engineering & Management Institute

Flint, Michigan 48504-6214

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1219

Reading & WritingMid: 615
520640
MathMid: 625
540670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2629

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.3%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (21)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

93%

Positive

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
10 Years$94,823

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#26
vs 2024
Forbes
#206
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#228
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • The university became known as the Flint Institute of Technology (Flint Tech) in 1923 before being acquired by General Motors in 1926.
  • It was renamed as the General Motors Institute of Technology (General Motors Tech) and eventually the General Motors Institute in 1932.
  • In 1945, the Institute added a fifth-year thesis requirement, granting the school the ability to award degrees.
  • The school's first bachelor's degree was subsequently awarded on August 23, 1946.
  • Split from GM After GM reduced operations in Flint, the company and the university separated on July 1, 1982.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit58 mi
CLE Cleveland146 mi
MKE Milwaukee212 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA644 mi · ~18h 36m drive
New York, NY524 mi · ~15h 8m drive
Hartford, CT569 mi · ~16h 26m drive
Providence, RI632 mi · ~18h 15m drive
Albany, NY505 mi · ~14h 35m drive
Syracuse, NY382 mi · ~11h 2m drive
Rochester, NY308 mi · ~8h 54m drive
Buffalo, NY245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Philadelphia, PA490 mi · ~14h 9m drive
Pittsburgh, PA261 mi · ~7h 32m drive
Harrisburg, PA400 mi · ~11h 33m drive
Newark, NJ515 mi · ~14h 53m drive
Washington, DC449 mi · ~12h 58m drive
Baltimore, MD450 mi · ~13h drive
Atlanta, GA641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
Charlotte, NC559 mi · ~16h 9m drive
Raleigh, NC568 mi · ~16h 25m drive
Miami, FL1208 mi · ~34h 54m drive
Orlando, FL1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive
Tampa, FL1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive
Nashville, TN501 mi · ~14h 28m drive
New Orleans, LA968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
Richmond, VA502 mi · ~14h 30m drive
Chicago, IL215 mi · ~6h 13m drive
Detroit, MI58 mi · ~1h 41m drive
Minneapolis, MN493 mi · ~14h 15m drive
St. Louis, MO455 mi · ~13h 9m drive
Kansas City, MO627 mi · ~18h 7m drive
Indianapolis, IN257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Columbus, OH214 mi · ~6h 11m drive
Cleveland, OH147 mi · ~4h 15m drive
Milwaukee, WI212 mi · ~6h 7m drive
Dallas, TX1002 mi · ~28h 57m drive
Houston, TX1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
Austin, TX1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive
San Antonio, TX1245 mi · ~35h 58m drive
Los Angeles, CA1950 mi · ~56h 20m drive
San Francisco, CA2050 mi · ~59h 13m drive
San Diego, CA1943 mi · ~56h 8m drive
Seattle, WA1883 mi · ~54h 24m drive
Portland, OR1917 mi · ~55h 23m drive
Denver, CO1123 mi · ~32h 27m drive
Phoenix, AZ1665 mi · ~48h 6m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1451 mi · ~41h 55m drive
Honolulu, HI4441 mi · ~128h 18m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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