Kettering College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Kettering, Ohio with 549 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, costs an average of $20,896 a year after grants and graduates 57% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Kettering College acceptance rate and admissions
Kettering College admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Kettering College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $16,800 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,536 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $32,787 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $20,896 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,896 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,891 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Kettering College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Kettering College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 57% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $68,877 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $24,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Kettering College majors and what graduates earn
Kettering College awarded bachelor's degrees in 6 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($83,539).
All 6 majors at Kettering College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 93 | $75,237 | $83,539 | $25,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 15 | $61,679 | $83,293 | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 19 | $77,481 | $75,481 | $28,000 |
| Medical assisting | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Kettering College
2 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 2 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 57 | $116,503 | $115,851 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 18 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Kettering College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 19 | $60,226 | $68,108 | $16,375 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 549 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 85% women, 15% men
- 9 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kettering College?
Kettering College admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Kettering College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $16,800. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,896 a year in 2024-25.
Is Kettering College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Kettering College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Kettering College?
57% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Kettering College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $68,877 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.