Kettering University
GMI Engineering & Management Institute
Flint, Michigan 48504-6214
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Kettering University is a private institution in Flint with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1219, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $94,823 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,092.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The university became known as the Flint Institute of Technology (Flint Tech) in 1923 before being acquired by General Motors in 1926.
- •It was renamed as the General Motors Institute of Technology (General Motors Tech) and eventually the General Motors Institute in 1932.
- •In 1945, the Institute added a fifth-year thesis requirement, granting the school the ability to award degrees.
- •The school's first bachelor's degree was subsequently awarded on August 23, 1946.
- •Split from GM After GM reduced operations in Flint, the company and the university separated on July 1, 1982.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1219
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$26,563
Programs (21)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
93%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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