More selective than 43% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 34% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Kettering College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Kettering College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Kettering College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Kettering College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | — | — | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | — | — | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Kettering College compared with other Ohio colleges?
Kettering College has the 36th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Miami University-Oxford | 75% | 80% | $28,384 |
| 33 | Baldwin Wallace University | 76% | 67% | $27,603 |
| 34 | Malone University | 76% | 45% | $20,948 |
| 35 | Ashland University | 76% | 61% | $21,988 |
| 36 | Kettering College | 77% | 65% | $21,650 |
| 37 | University of Mount Union | 78% | 59% | $23,280 |
| 38 | Marietta College | 79% | 61% | $21,083 |
| 39 | Tiffin University | 80% | 40% | $26,500 |
| 40 | John Carroll University | 81% | 79% | $28,746 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Kettering College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kettering College admissions questions
What is the Kettering College acceptance rate?
Kettering College accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 116 of 140 applicants were admitted.
Does Kettering College require the SAT or ACT?
Kettering College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 34% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Kettering College?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (35 of 116).
Is Kettering College getting harder to get into?
Kettering College accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Kettering College overview