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Kettering University

Kettering University
1700 University Avenue
Flint, MI 48504-6214

Official telephone: (810) 762-9500
Toll-free telephone: (800) 955-4464
Fax number: (810) 762-9837
Website: www.kettering.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Tracie Jones,
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Contacting the office: 810 762-9865
800 955-4464 (toll free)
810 762-9837 (fax)
admissions@kettering.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 1%
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Math units must include elementary and intermediate algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; more advanced courses recommended. Lab science units must include chemistry or physics.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling
Dates test scores should be received: September 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 3 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 2 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 3 recommended
Math: 4 required, 4 recommended
Science: 2 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 2 recommended
Academic electives: 1 recommended
Total: 9 required, 18 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.65
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 67%
Average SAT I: 574 verbal, 625 math, 1199 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1100 - 1298
Average ACT: 26 English, 28 math, 27 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 24 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 11%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 93%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,478
Number of applicants offered admission: 1,737 (70%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 434 (25%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 14%
Tuition deposit amount: $200, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $100, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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