Kettering University
Kettering University is the country's premier engineering, science, math and business university dedicated to experiential learning and cooperative education.
Kettering University is built on a tradition of cooperative and experiential learning and dedicated to the preparation of the entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders needed for a global society. Kettering's exemplary engineering, science, math and business programs empower learning by balancing academics with hands-on experiences to prepare students to make significant contributions to their profession, communities, and society.
Kettering offers 14 in-demand undergraduate and 12 graduate degrees, including an MBA. Most classes have fewer than 20 students and are taught by Ph.D.-level professors. This combination of small classes and highly qualified faculty guarantees a personalized learning experience. Kettering is the only cooperative and experiential learning program of its kind where students begin working freshman year, allowing the unprecedented opportunity to graduate as productive, creative professionals with up to 2 ½ years of experience and potential co-op earnings of up to $65,000. Kettering students learn more, simply because they do more - and as a result are positioned to live extraordinary lives. That's the Kettering Advantage.
Engaged Students
Kettering's cooperative and experiential learning program is designed to maximize student learning with hands-on opportunities in both the classroom and the real world, in order to achieve the educational and career goals of our students in conjunction with meeting the future human resource needs of our 500 corporate employers around the world. See a full listing of our employer partners here.
Great Teaching
Kettering University faculty members embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and have worked in a variety of industries, giving unique real-world guidance to students in their coursework. Our faculty pride themselves on challenging students to be creative thinkers and problem solvers. Kettering offers one of the most innovative styles of learning in the country, and talented faculty members guide the entire process for our students. This learning environment is bolstered by some of the most state-of-the-art laboratories of any university in the country, allowing students the chance to experience hands-on learning from the moment they step onto campus.
Vibrant Community
Kettering's alumni, who are leading thinkers and innovators in many global industries, maintain close contact with the University after graduation - frequently returning to campus and interacting with students to share their professional expertise. This accessibility gives current Kettering students a fantastic resource that is unprecedented in comparison to many other universities.
Successful Outcomes
Kettering University students are uniquely prepared to become innovators in the workforce immediately upon graduation through our combination of scholastic excellence and experiential learning. Kettering graduates are routinely among the highest earning college graduates shortly after leaving school, a testament to the demand for highly skilled employees who are trained to hit the ground running.
Kettering University is a 4 ½-year engineering, science, math and business university established in 1919.
Web site:
http://www.kettering.edu
Location:
Flint, Michigan
Student Profile:
Almost 2,000 undergraduate students (82% male, 18% female); from 35 states and 30 countries
Faculty Profile:
125 full-time faculty
14:1 student/faculty ratio.
Athletics
Intramural sports, plus Club hockey and Ultimate Frisbee teams.
Mascot: Bulldog
Colors: Blue and gold.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Majors:
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Business Administration (BBA & BSBA)
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Majors:
Master of Business Administration - MBA
MS in Information Technology
MS in Manufacturing Management
MS in Operations Management
MS in Manufacturing Operations
MS in Engineering Management
MS in Engineering - Automotive Systems (On-campus only)
MS in Engineering - Electrical Engineering
MS in Engineering - Computer Engineering
MS in Engineering - Manufacturing Engineering
MS in Engineering - Mechanical Cognate
MS in Engineering - Mechanical Design
Costs and Aid
Kettering University now offers students fixed-rate tuition. For students making normal progress towards their degree, their tuition will not change during their course of studies - taking the guesswork out of funding an undergraduate education. Tuition for the 2012-13 school year is $16, 973/term. Historically, 98% of students receive financial aid (including scholarship, grants, loans, and work study) and can earn an average of $40,000-$65,000 in co-op earnings over their college career.
More Distinctions
- 98% of Kettering graduates are employed in their fields or go to graduate school within six months of graduation
- Mechanical Engineering is #2 in the country among non-Ph.D. granting universities – U.S. News & World Report
- Engineering programs rank in the Top 25 in the country among non-Ph.D. granting universities – U.S. News & World Report
- IME ranked #1 or #2 in country for a decade in America’s Best Colleges
- “Best In Class” National Award for Entrepreneurship Across the Curriculum Program – Kern Family Foundation
- Alumni salaries – in Top 10 in Midwest – PayScale.com
- Alumni salaries – top other Michigan universities – PayScale.com
- One of the 328 Most Interesting Colleges – Kaplan’s
- A "Best Midwestern College" – Princeton Review
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Admission to Kettering University is a selective process based on traditional academic criteria. Our admission process is a personal one. We are interested in learning about your interests, talents and career goals!
Applicants to Kettering University should have pursued a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and achieved high scholastic standing especially in the areas of science, math and English.
Required Coursework*
2 years of Algebra
1 year of Geometry
1 semester of Trigonometry (except for the BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
2 years of Lab Science (one must be Physics or Chemistry for all degree programs except the BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), which requires 2 years of Science)
3 years of English
Calculus or Pre-Calculus recommended (if available)
AP and IB coursework is also accepted
*All applicants are encouraged to complete English, science and math courses beyond these minimum requirements.
College Entrance Exams
Applicants for freshman admission are required to submit official test scores from either ACT or SAT. Scores should be sent to Kettering University from the testing agency.
Test Score Ranges (ranges represent the scores for the middle 50% of students)
ACT Scores (Kettering's Code: 1998)
English 22 — 26
Math 25 — 30
Composite 24 — 28
SAT Scores (Kettering's Code: 1246)
Verbal 530 — 630
Math 590 — 680
Beyond these minimum requirements, Kettering does not have a fixed formula for determining who to accept for admission. However, a strong record of achievement is expected. A separate GPA will be calculated for Math, Science and English coursework for all students. GPA (including 9th Grade): 3.0 or better. Some students' records do not reflect their true abilities, so please get in touch with Kettering at 800-955-4464, ext. 7865, if you would like to discuss your application with admissions counselors.
Kettering University Admissions
1700 University Avenue
Flint, MI 48504
1-800-955-4464 ext. 7865
School Website:
http://www.kettering.edu
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