Applying to Kettering

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
79.09%	1,210

Kettering University's acceptance rate is 79.09% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,951 students applied and 1,543 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Kettering.

Kettering's acceptance rate places 16th out of 45 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,210 and the ACT score is 27 at Kettering. Kettering's SAT score ranks 6th out of 26 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Kettering, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Kettering University is 79.09% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.78%. 1,354 men and 597 women applied to Kettering and 1,096 men and 447 women students were accepted.

Among them, 178 men and 50 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Kettering.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Kettering
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,951	1,354	597	0	0
Admitted	1,543	1,096	447	0	0
Enrolled	228	178	50	0	0
Acceptance Rate	79.09%	80.95%	74.87%	-	-
Yield	14.78%	16.24%	11.19%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Kettering University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 121 students (53% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 16 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Kettering.

The median SAT score is 1,210 with 590 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 26 at Kettering. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 25.

The SAT and ACT scores at Kettering University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,129, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Kettering
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1060	1210	1310
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	590	640
SAT Math	540	620	670
ACT Composite	26	27	29
ACT Math	23	27	28
ACT English	24	25	29

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Kettering University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Kettering. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Kettering University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Kettering Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Kettering.

Admission Information for Applying to Kettering
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.kettering.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.kettering.edu/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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