Kettering University is a globally reputed private institute offering 13 bachelor’s programs and 11 master’s programs to its aspirants across the globe. The institute takes fresh intakes in the 3 seasonal terms of fall, summer, spring, and winter.

The university accepts applications for fall intake until August 30 and expects its students to apply for the term to revert the admissions office about their decision before April 15. International students are encouraged to submit their applications at least six weeks before their term for applying to any program offered by Kettering University.

Students can apply for all the programs either through the college application portal or the common application. The institute charges no application fee from its candidates and is totally free of cost, thus allowing the fair and equal chance for all at a quality education. Additionally, graduate candidates must ensure that their letters of recommendation are outstanding with impressive GRE scores as these 2 parameters from heavy weightage during the application process.

Highlights

Application portal Common application
Kettering university application
Application fee N/A
Acceptance rate 73%
Average SAT score 1190-1370
Average ACT score 25-30
Mode of payment cash, personal/cashier cheque/money orders/credit cards (MasterCard, Discover, Visa and American Express)
Intake seasons Fall/winter/spring/summer
Academic calendar Semester based
Work experience Not required
Financial aid federal and state aid, scholarships, institutional aid and loans

Kettering University Admission Deadlines

Admissions to a plethora of courses offered by the university observe different application deadlines. The students are all required to submit their application before the mentioned deadline to be considered for admission at Kettering. The deadlines are for four sessions, including fall, winter, spring, and summer.

Term Deadline
Fall August 30
Winter November 30
Spring February 29
Summer May 30

Kettering University International Student Admissions

Kettering University welcomes international students from all over the world, attracting them to the array of programs they have to offer. The university offers various programs including masters in business, data science and bachelor's in computer and electrical engineering, and many more. 

Whether applying as an undergraduate or a graduate student, the applicant must ensure they are equipped with all required documents prior hand. The admission requirements for international students are as compiled below.
Application portal: Online Application Portal or using the Common application
Application fee: N/A
Admission requirements: 

  • Official high school/college transcript (translated if not in English)
  • Official test scores reports (Graduate admissions only)
  • Letters of Recommendation (Graduate admissions only)
  • Copy of passport identity page
  • Financial affidavit of support/ certified bank statement.

Additionally, graduate international students are also encouraged to submit credential evaluations as a part of their documents. Indian applicants must note that the university does not accept consolidated mark sheets, they require the students to submit individual mark sheets, however, if the applicant is from IIT, this can be exempted.

English Proficiency Test Scores

All international students are liable to submit an English proficiency proof which can be undertaken by three methods for the university. Firstly, the students can meet the minimum requirements of famous English language proficiency test scores. The minimum score for various tests is as mentioned below.

Test Score
TOEFL IBT-79
PBT-550
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105
ACT (English section) 18
SAT (verbal section) 490

US Visa for International Students

Students willing to study in the US, are required to have an F-1 student visa, which permits them to study in the states. To apply for an F-1 visa to study in the USA, students need to submit their I-20 form. The I-20 forms are issued by the university itself. 

Kettering issues the form right with the official acceptance letter of the student. In case the student already was on an F-1 visa, they are required to be let off from their previous institutions I-20 form, so that the institute could produce a new one.

The documents required while procuring a sydunet visa are as follows:

  • Electronic application form
  • Receipt of paid application fee
  • A passport.
  • One photograph
  • 1-20 form 
  • Transcripts 
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Financial statements

Kettering university Undergraduate Admissions

The organization offers 13 undergraduate programs to its aspirants. For freshmen to apply, students need to meet certain academic requirements, as follows,
Application portal: Kettering university portal/Common application
Application fee: N/A
Admission requirements:

  • Required high school coursework
  • Official high school transcripts (translated, if not in English)
  • Standardized test scores in US
  • Proof of English proficiency (international students)
  • Copy of passport identity page (international students)
  • Certificate of finances (international students)

Kettering University Graduate Admissions

The university provides 11 graduate programs of which 5 are fully functional online, accessible for students from different corners of the world seeking to study in the USA. The graduate requirements for all individual programs are the same, with little to no difference.

Some of the popular graduate programs at the institute with their course-specific requirements are tabulated below.

Requirement MBA MS in Data Science MSE Electrical engineering MSA Electrical engineering MSE Computer Engineering
Application fee N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Transcripts required Required Required Required Required
GMAT/GRE Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
Essay Not Required Not required Not Required Not Required Not Required
Work experience Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
Professional CV/Resume Not Required Not required Not required Not required Not Required
Recommendations Required Required Required Required Required
Admissions interview Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required

Kettering University starts sending out admissions and scholarship offers to the graduate students after January 1 for its fall term intakes. The institute also has options of financial aid for their international students and hence, all students enrolling in other sessions like the winter/spring/summer might contact the International Admissions Office to discuss all available scholarships, graduate assistantships, class scheduling and registration, and their visa terms.

The application review process usually takes around 4 weeks. An official acceptance letter is received in 6 weeks after the decision has been mailed to the applicants. The admissions policy at the university is moderately selective and hence, applicants are advised to provide all the required documents in time.