More selective than 51% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
53% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Kettering University 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 University 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 University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 660 |
| SAT math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Kettering University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 580–660 | 580–670 | 26–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 520–640 | 540–670 | 26–29 | 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 University compared with other Michigan colleges?
Kettering University has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Adrian College | 73% | 48% | $25,368 |
| 18 | Kalamazoo College | 75% | 76% | $19,072 |
| 19 | University of Detroit Mercy | 75% | 67% | $15,232 |
| 20 | Cornerstone University | 78% | 62% | $20,301 |
| 21 | Kettering University | 79% | 71% | $34,660 |
| 22 | Hope College | 79% | 80% | $27,182 |
| 23 | Eastern Michigan University | 80% | 46% | $15,407 |
| 24 | Albion College | 81% | 62% | $14,301 |
| 25 | Wayne State University | 81% | 58% | $12,766 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Kettering University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kettering University admissions questions
What is the Kettering University acceptance rate?
Kettering University accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,543 of 1,951 applicants were admitted.
Does Kettering University require the SAT or ACT?
Kettering University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 53% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Kettering University?
The middle 50% of Kettering University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1330 on the SAT and 26–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Kettering University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (228 of 1,543).
Is Kettering University getting harder to get into?
Kettering University accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% 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 University overview