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Kettering University is located in Flint, Michigan, United States. It was established in the year 1919. The university was originally known as General Motors Institute. It was later renamed Kettering University after Charles Kettering, the inventor as well as the head of research for General Motors. The university's students are offered degrees in areas such as chemical engineering, applied mathematics, and business.
The students of Kettering University have access to many fraternities and sororities. Among those available on campus are Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi Alpha, Beta Sigma Phi, and Delta Sigma Theta. There are also other student clubs such as the International Club, Karate Club, and Dance Club. The students of Kettering University operate a radio station called WKUF-LP FM and publish a newspaper called "The Technician."
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Campus Location1700 W Third Ave
Flint, MI 48504-4898
USA
Main Tel: (800) 955-4464
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Kettering University HighlightsWhere Kettering University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
- Selective admissions.
- High male/female ratio.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 394 | 12 | | Master | 166 | 6 |
Kettering StudentsThe student enrollment at Kettering was 2,675 in 2007 (2,375 full-time equivalent). About 83% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 17% of the class. Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,808 | | Room | $ 3,708 | | Board | $ 2,090 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,075 | | Other | $ 7,371 |
Financial Aid: Kettering participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 95 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 22 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 8 |
Housing and MealsKettering provides on-campus housing for 438 of its 2,375 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Kettering Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 25% | | Women | 17% | | All | 23% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 510-630 | | Math | 600-690 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (175 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Management Information Systems
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (46 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
ENGINEERING (327 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) SCIENCE (8 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Kettering with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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