Kettering University

1700 W Third Ave, Flint, MI 48504

http://www.kettering.edu/

The C.S. Mott Engineering and Science Center.
The C.S. Mott Engineering and Science Center.
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School Description

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Known for top ranked undergraduate programs in engineering, math, science and business, Kettering University is home to the most advanced co-op education program in the nation, state-of-the-art programs that are consistently recognized as some of the best engineering programs in the United States, twelve science, business and engineering majors, and excellent graduate programs.

Kettering University

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Kettering University (formerly "General Motors Institute") is a university in Flint, Michigan, offering degrees in engineering, math, science, and business. The campus is located along the Flint River on property that used to be the main manufacturing location for General Motors. It is named after inventor and former head of research for General Motors Charles Kettering.

98% of seniors are employed or accepted to graduate schools before graduation. One out of 15 alumni either own their own business or are high-level managers in leading companies (see Notable Alumni). Although the school's undergraduate populatition is small with approximately total 2,000 students, it annually graduates the most mechanical engineers and is ranked by US News and World Report as one of the best schools without doctoral programs for undergraduate engineering education.

History

The history of Kettering University is deeply tied to the development of the American automotive industry. The school was originally founded as The School of Automotive Trades on October 20, 1919 by Albert Sobey under the direction of the Industrial Fellowship of Flint as a night school, training individuals for careers in industry. In 1923 the school became known as the Flint Institute of Technology. General Motors acquired the school on July 12, 1926, renaming it General Motors Institute of Technology. In 1932 the name of the school was shortened to General Motors Institute.

GMI focused on creating leaders for business and industry (sometimes called the West Point of Industry) and pioneered many educational firsts including the co-op program (following the development of this program at the University of Cincinnati in 1907), freshmen level manufacturing courses (Production Processes I & II), and automotive degree specialties. A fifth-year thesis requirement was added in 1945, along with the ability to grant degrees. The first bachelor's degree was awarded on August 23, 1946.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,558
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 23,360
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Kettering University

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Engineering

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    • Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
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    • General Computer Engineering
      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.
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    • Industrial Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical sciences, the social sciences, engineering analysis, systems design, computer applications, and forecasting and evaluation methodology.
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    • Manufacturing Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems. Includes instruction in materials science and engineering, manufacturing processes, process engineering, assembly and product engineering, manufacturing systems design, and manufacturing competitiveness.
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    • Mechanical Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Applied Mathematics
      A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.
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  • Natural Sciences

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      • General Physics
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.
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  • Technology

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      • General Computer Science
        A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
        This major includes program in business, management, marketing and related support services. Check with the school to find out the specifics of a particular program.
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      • Business/Managerial Operations
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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      • Operations Management and Supervision
        A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
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  • Engineering

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    • Engineering Science
      A program with a general focuses on the general application of various combinations of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including applied research in human behavior, statistics, biology, chemistry, the earth and planetary sciences, atmospherics and meteorology, and computer applications.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 87%
Women 13%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 75%
Other 12%
African-American 6%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 62%
Out-of-State 38%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 62%
Ohio 7%
Indiana 3%
Illinois 3%
Texas 2%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 17%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 23,360    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 388    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,062 21%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,453 58%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 6,967 95%  
Student Loans:
$ 9,282 68%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 70% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 31%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 600
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 650, Math: 690
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 84%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 22, Math: 25
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 28, Verbal: 27, Math: 30

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Those schools are also good but you might want to check out Kettering University. They were ranked #5 most improved engineering school and #2 in jobs available for students. According to 365 Best American Colleges ranked Kettering University #4 in Structural Engineering and they are ranked #2 for graduate program.

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Kettering University
Flint, MI 48504
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