- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–660 reading and writing, 580–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–30 composite
- Average net price: $33,616 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Kettering University reported: an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Kettering University reviews each application.
Kettering University GPA requirements
Kettering University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Kettering University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Kettering University acceptance rate
Kettering University admitted 1,700 of 2,161 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kettering University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Flint, Michigan, with 1,212 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Kettering University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 630 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT English | 22 | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 | 33 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1251 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Kettering University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Kettering University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $33,616 a year at Kettering University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Kettering University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Kettering University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Kettering University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Kettering University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Kettering University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Kettering University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–660 in reading and writing and 580–670 in math; ACT composite 26–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Kettering University?
Check Kettering University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Kettering University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 33% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Kettering University look for?
Kettering University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Kettering University?
Kettering University's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,700 of 2,161 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Kettering University?
A lot: Kettering University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Kettering University if a parent went there?
Yes. Kettering University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Kettering University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $33,616 a year at Kettering University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Kettering University accept AP credit?
Yes. Kettering University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Kettering University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Kettering UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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