Kettering University

Flint, Michigan

Start Ahead. Stay There.

“The real win at Kettering is the chance to push yourself as much as you can. You come out of it with a well-rounded set of skills.”
– Henry Grasman, Computer Engineering ’24, Multiple-Patent Holder

Since 1919, Kettering University has combined rigorous academics with real-world problem-solving. Kettering’s programs in Advanced Mobility, New Energy Vehicles, Intelligent Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainability are designed to revolutionize industries.

One-of-its-Kind Co-op Program

Kettering’s Co-op model starts freshman year, with students alternating between 11-week sprints of classroom learning and paid work with 400+ industry partners. This approach propels them beyond entry-level positions, earning Kettering graduates the highest starting salaries in Michigan.

Opportunity Like Nowhere Else

$50-$75k — Earned in Co-op over 4.5 years
2.5 years — Worth of real-world, paid Co-op experience before graduating
No. 1 — Graduates’ starting salaries in Michigan (SmartAsset, 2024)
102 — Patent applications filed and held by Kettering students in the past 14 years
400+ — Co-op partners across 21 states, Canada, and Germany

Get to know Kettering University

1,279

Degree-Seeking Undergraduates

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Retention rate

11:1

Student/teacher ratio

$48,470

Full-time tuition cost