by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,659 undergraduates in 2020, Kettering is a small, private university located in Flint, Michigan. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Kettering offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Kettering can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Kettering Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Kettering Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Kettering does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Kettering Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Kettering for Veterans Guide.
Kettering offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Kettering has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,659 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,597 (96.3%). Part-time attendance was 62 (3.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,597 | 62 | 1,659 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Kettering is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Kettering #2603 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Kettering by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Kettering Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Kettering, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Kettering University Athletics