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Kettering University

Flint, MI

1700 W. Third Ave.

Flint, MI 48504

Phone: 800-955-4464 x.7865

Fax: 810-762-9837

E-mail: admissions@kettering.edu

Web site: www.kettering.edu

About:

Kettering University, in Flint, is home to the nation's most advanced co-op education program. Kettering offers accredited degree programs in computer, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering; applied math; applied physics; chemistry and biochemistry; computer science; and business.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 1,395
  • 100% full-time, % part-time
  • 45% male, 55% female
  • 5% African American, 5% Asian American, 75% Caucasian, 2.5% Hispanic American, 1% Native American, 12% other
  • 34% out-of-state, 66% in-state; 7% transfer students, 1% international
  • 20.8% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 92%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 383 students applied; 298 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 78%

Faculty

  • 12:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 120 full-time faculty (84% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • More than 50 organizations and clubs
  • Greek life: Fraternities and sororities comprise 30% of the student body

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Engineers Without Borders, Outdoor Club, Mud Boggers/ Off Road, International Club

Majors

  • 12 undergraduate programs and 7 graduate programs, with an emphasis on engineering, management, applied sciences and mathematics
  • Most popular majors: 96% science and engineering; 4% business
  • Degrees Available: Bachelor’s, Master’s
  • Special Academic Programs: Study abroad in Germany, China and developing programs in Turkey.

Academic Calendar

  • 11-week terms alternating between on-campus study and professional co-op employment

Housing

  • 1 co-ed residence hall; apartments for 200 upperclassmen

Libraries

  • 1 library, 100,000 bound volumes, 540 periodicals, 8,100 microforms, 200 audiovisuals
  • Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:45 a.m.-11p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-8 p.m.

Wireless Access

  • Available in almost all public areas of campus

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state and out-of-state, full-time: $27,584
  • Required fees: $648
  • Room and board: $6,390
  • Books and supplies: $1,000

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA
  • Types of aid available: Federal/ state/institutional scholarships, grants, loans, work-study
  • 98% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $19,880 per year
  • Call 800-955-4464 ext. 78 or visit www.kettering.edu for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: No
  • Early decision: No
  • Average high school GPA: 3.5
  • Average SAT score: 1210
  • Average ACT score: 26
  • Application fee: $35.00
  • Documents required: Official transcripts, ACT or SAT scores
  • Materials recommended: 3 years of English, 2 years of algebra, 1 year of geometry, 1 semester of trigonometry, 2 years of lab science (one must be physics or chemistry, both recommended), calculus or pre-calc recommended (if available)
  • Materials needed for transfer students: Official college transcripts, courses in progress

Note: Last updated Fall 2009

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