by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Kettering worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Kettering is ranked #2,911 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Michigan, it ranks #74 of 77 for value.
These Kettering majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Engineering | #86 of 89 |
| Industrial Engineering | #86 of 89 |
| Engineering | #86 of 89 |
| Chemical Engineering | #140 of 153 |
| General Computer Engineering | #176 of 196 |
| Computer Engineering | #187 of 209 |
| Electrical Engineering | #263 of 289 |
| General Mechanical Engineering | #310 of 348 |
| Mechanical Engineering | #310 of 348 |
| Computer Science | #416 of 465 |
Read the full Kettering value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Kettering University is ranked #6 out of #80 in Michigan for quality and #74 out of #77 for Michigan value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Kettering financial aid page to be sure.
Kettering University is ranked #2,911 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Kettering University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Kettering costs about $35,192. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $140,767 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $61,250 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $34,660 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $35,192 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $140,767 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Kettering net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Kettering degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $245,000 | — | — |
| All Students | $140,767 | #2,911 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $138,640 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $245,000 | — | — |
| All Students | $140,767 | #74 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $138,640 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Kettering shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $27,584 |
| $30K–$48K | $24,373 |
| $48K–$75K | $32,117 |
| $75K–$110K | $34,414 |
| Over $110K | $35,912 |
About 98% of Kettering undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,488 per year. Get more details on the Kettering financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Kettering cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.