C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
81/100 · earnings-weighted

Kettering College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Kettering, Ohio 45429
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
D
39/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
B
73/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

812
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
83%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kettering College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$67,492
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$60,692
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,500
Median debt at graduation
65.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,050
Average SAT
20
Median ACT
24.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 87th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Kettering College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$79,505$83,539-6%#585 of 966#444$29,050
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$70,890$83,293+22%#12 of 61#7$26,752
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$65,690$75,481+7%#95 of 253#77$32,026

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Kettering College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $278,475
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,466/mo — vs ~$581/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45403 (8.0% cap, Dayton)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,672 $15,672
Room $5,230
Total Cost (On-Campus) $32,760 $32,760

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

812
Total Students
84%
Women
62%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 4%
Black 9%
Asian 4%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%
Hybrid (Some Online) 37%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 62%
25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kettering College?
Kettering College has an acceptance rate of 83%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Kettering College?
Tuition at Kettering College is $15,672 for in-state students and $15,672 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Kettering College?
The graduation rate at Kettering College is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Kettering College a good school?
Kettering College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Kettering College?
Kettering College has a total enrollment of 812 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology