Kettering College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,320
    4.13% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $22,036
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    76.5%
    162 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    757
    64.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    62.5%
    25 Graduates

    About

    Kettering College is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kettering College were Registered Nursing (93 degrees awarded), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (19 degrees), and Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (15 degrees).

    In 2024, 262 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kettering College. 87% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (181 degrees), 4.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Kettering College is $16,320, which is $1,423 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions SchoolsSpecial Focus Institutions

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Kettering College is $16,320, which is $1,423 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,036.

    In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending Kettering College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $16,320
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kettering College was $16,320. The cost of tuition at Kettering College is $1,423 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $22,036
    2024 Value
    444%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Kettering College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,036. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Kettering College grew by 444%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,972
    Room and Board
    $1,962
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Kettering College was of $12,972 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.27% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,962. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.1% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    42%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64% of undergraduate students at Kettering College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.48% with respect to 2023, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Kettering College received 162 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 15.7% annual growth. Out of those 162 applicants, 124 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 757 students enrolled at Kettering College in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Kettering College has an overall enrollment yield of 71%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    76.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    124
    Accepted Out of 162

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kettering College was 76.5% (124 admissions from 162 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 15.7%, while admissions grew by 6.9%.

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    SAT Scores

    8%
    Submission Percentage (2018)
    4
    Scores Submitted (2018)

    8% of enrolled first-time students at Kettering College in 2018 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Kettering College had a total enrollment of 757 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Kettering College is 490 students and the part-time enrollment is 267. This means that 64.7% of students enrolled at Kettering College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Kettering College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% White, 8.19% Black or African American, 4.49% Asian, 4.49% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Two or More Races, 0.264% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.132% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Kettering College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (7.54%) and White Male (7.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (71.2%), followed by White Male (8.98%) and Asian Female (5.57%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    64.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Kettering College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 757 students. The full-time enrollment at Kettering College is 490 and the part-time enrollment is 267. This means that 64.7% of students enrolled at Kettering College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    74%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kettering College was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Kettering College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      487 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      62 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      34 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Kettering College is 64.3% White, 8.19% Black or African American, 4.49% Asian, 4.49% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Two or More Races, 0.264% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.132% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 48 students (6.34%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 194 more women than men received degrees from Kettering College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kettering College is white (181 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kettering College is Registered Nursing (93 degrees awarded), followed by Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (19 degrees) and Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (15 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kettering College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (262 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering College are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Kettering College in 2024 are Health (262 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Kettering College are Health (262 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Kettering College are Health (262 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kettering College.
    Radiographer
    Most Common (2024)
    19 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Kettering College was Radiographer with 19 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    34
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    228
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering College, which is 0.149 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (228).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering College in Registered Nursing, which is 0.134 times less than the 82 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering College in Registered Nursing, which is 7.45 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    48%
    100% Completion Time
    50%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 48% of students graduating from Kettering College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      181 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      39 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      10 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Kettering College is white (181 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

    5.73% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      198 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      191 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      191 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kettering College is white female (198 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (191 degrees).

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    Operations

    Kettering College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.71M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kettering College are: Management, with 26 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

    Endowment

    $3.71M
    2024 Endowment
    15.4%
    growth from 2023

    Kettering College has an endowment valued at about $3.71M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Kettering College grew 15.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.4M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.15M
    Instructional Salaries
    62
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Kettering College paid a total of $6.15M to 62 employees working as instructors, which represents 55.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kettering College were Management with 26 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

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