1700 University Ave, Flint, MI 48504-6214 810-762-7865
http://www.kettering.edu admissions@kettering.edu
About Kettering University
  • Year of Foundation 1919
  • Size of Campus 85 acres
  • Type of Instituition Private institution
  • Religious Orientation None
  • Degrees Bachelor, Master
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 2,411
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state 17%, 83%, 30%
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State $26,336
  • Room and Board $5,662
  • Nonfall Registration Accepted
  • Selectivity of the Intuition More selective
  • Application Fee 35
  • Enrollment No. 2,009
Reference: Kettering University
Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute of Technology and GMI Engineering and Management Institute) is a nationally-ranked STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Business university in Flint, Michigan and a national leader in combining a rigorous academic environment with rich opportunities for experiential learning and cooperative education. Kettering focuses on the learning experience of the individual student. Kettering students develop globally competitive skills and knowledge, along with the soft skills needed to apply both successfully in real-life situations.
Social Life And Activities
  • Alcohol Policies No
  • Other on-campus organizations N/A
  • Number of frat chapter houses 11
  • Number of frats 11
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Welcome Back Parties; Carnival Games; Car Shows; Midnight Breakfasts. Many industry leaders and innovators visit Kettering each year to meet with students for formal presentations and informal discussion.
  • Setting Urban
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) International Club; Asian American Association; Black Unity Congress; National Society of Black Engineers; National Society of Hispanic Engineers; India Student Association
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 33%
  • Number of students in fraternities 11
  • Number of honor societies Tau Beta Pi (Engineering); Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial Engineering); Delta Epsilon Chi (Leadership); Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering); Gamma Mu Iota (Manufacturing Engineering); Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE); Management Honor Soci
  • Percent students who are frat members 40%
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ; Christians in Action
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, other
  • Number of sororities 6
Transportation
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
  • Car Permitted On Campus Yes
  • Distance to nearest airport Detroit (80), Flint (4)
  • Distance to nearest train Flint (3)
  • Distance to nearest bus Flint (2)
Student Housing
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system N/A
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments 35%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms N/A
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
  • College campus housing availability No
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples N/A
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 65%
  • Number of students using college housing 48%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined N/A
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university N/A
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (24%), sorority housing (22%), fraternity housing (33%), apartment for single students (21%)
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles N/A
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing Yes
Campus Services
  • Student Computer Availability No
  • OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 780
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) N/A
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Number of e-books N/A
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations N/A
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Library Facilities Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Archives and Patent Collection; Kettering/ GMI Alumni Foundation Collection of Industrial History;
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library 128,500
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Museums Richard P. Scharchburg Archives; Humanities Art Center and Gallery; Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory; Biomedical Research and Design Laboratory; Mechatronics Laboratory; Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertrain Integration (to be c
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property
  • Number Of Subscriptions 1,200
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library N/A
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
  • Computer Courses Yes
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network 3,000
  • Number Of Microforms 35,000
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms N/A
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help study skills
Student Employment and Career
  • Employed Students after 1 year 2%
  • Student Employment Federal Work Study Program Available
  • Career placment and training co-op education, on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, alumni network, interview training
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Employed Students after 6 Months 98%
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs General Motors, Ford, Delphi, Dow, Visteon, Lear, United Technologies, US Government, SUN MicroSystems, TRW, UPS. Typically 75-80% of Kettering graduates receive permanent offers from their co-op employers. The majority accept those offers and often begin
  • Employed Students after 2 years N/A
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Army ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment 6%
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads 1,050
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