Kettering University Admission
Acceptance Rate
78.67%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.47%
Freshmen Enrollment
263
SAT Scores
1,240
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,161 students have applied and 1,700 students have allowed to admit to Kettering University (Acceptance rate: 78.67%). Kettering's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.47 % where 263 students have finally enrolled out of 1,700 admitted students.
Kettering acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Baker College and Madonna University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.55%).
Kettering enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 30.09%).
How to Apply to Kettering University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Kettering. Kettering offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.kettering.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.kettering.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.kettering.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-affordability |
| Net Price Calculator | https://kettering.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.kettering.edu/admissions-aid/us-military-veterans |
| Disability Service | https://www.kettering.edu/life-at-kettering/health-wellness/wellness-center |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Kettering and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Kettering University is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Kettering University is extremely competitive scores than the schools (average score is 990). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Kettering University | 1,240 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 990 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,108 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Kettering University, 87 students submitted SAT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,240 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 630 | 670 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,240 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Kettering University, 14 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| English | 22 | 24 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 28 | 33 |
Kettering Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Kettering University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |