Kettering University Acceptance Rate
Flint, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,951
- Admitted
- 1,543
- Yield
- 14.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kettering University's acceptance rate has risen from 71.6% in 2014–15 to 79.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,587 to 1,951 (+23%) over that period.
Its 79.1% rate makes Kettering University more selective than about 44% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (74.9% for women vs 80.9% for men, a 6-point gap). Kettering University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 14.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,587 | 1,137 | 71.6% | 364 |
| 2015–16 | 2,478 | 1,737 | 70.1% | 434 |
| 2016–17 | 2,251 | 1,617 | 71.8% | 418 |
| 2017–18 | 1,931 | 1,358 | 70.3% | 371 |
| 2018–19 | 2,237 | 1,572 | 70.3% | 364 |
| 2019–20 | 2,262 | 1,651 | 73% | 346 |
| 2020–21 | 1,975 | 1,464 | 74.1% | 340 |
| 2021–22 | 1,777 | 1,521 | 85.6% | 305 |
| 2022–23 | 1,823 | 1,472 | 80.7% | 294 |
| 2023–24 | 1,951 | 1,543 | 79.1% | 228 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 597 | 447 | 74.9% |
| Men | 1,354 | 1,096 | 80.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–640 | 53% |
| SAT Math | 540–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–29 | 7% |
How Kettering University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kettering University's acceptance rate?
Kettering University's acceptance rate is 79.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,543 admitted of 1,951 applicants).
Is Kettering University test optional?
Kettering University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kettering University?
Kettering University received 1,951 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,543.
What SAT score do you need for Kettering University?
Admitted students at Kettering University typically scored 520–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kettering University getting harder to get into?
Kettering University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.6% in 2014–15 to 79.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.kettering.edu/.