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Kettering College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 131
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 25%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Kettering, Ohio, Kettering College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Kettering College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Kettering College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kettering College is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 73% at Kettering College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

25.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,232

Cost of attendance at Kettering College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,232

Cost of attendance at Kettering College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Kettering College received on average $5,961 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,961
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 21 33% $5,064 $106,340
Other Federal Grant 59 94% $2,807 $165,590
State Grant/Scholarships 19 30% $3,399 $64,575
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 22 35% $6,066 $133,452
Total Grant & Scholarships 61 97% $5,961 $363,617

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kettering College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kettering College students is 49.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.0%.

49.2%

  • white 45.1% 23 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Kettering College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kettering College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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