Consumer Information

Each year a school must disseminate to prospective and enrolled students required information under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), as well as the procedures for obtaining the information. Below is the information that must be disclosed, as well as telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses of the university officials who can respond to questions or information requests in their specific areas.

General Information

About Kettering

Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and Business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. Through this proven approach, we inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world.

Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership and service. It is built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Contact
communications@253000xa.com

Job Placement Rates

The Career Services office hosts events designed to enhance knowledge about the job market, career searching, resume building and self-marketing.

Contact
Career Services
careerservices@253000xa.com

Complaint Procedures

Kettering University encourages students and prospective students to address complaints relating to Kettering's institutional policies and consumer protection issues first with personnel in the office or department that led to the alleged complaint. If needed, senior University administrators may also become involved to help resolve complaints.

If you have concerns regarding the quality of instruction provided at the University or the University's ongoing ability to meet its accreditation requirements, you can contact the University's accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission. To do so, use this process.

If your concerns about the University involve consumer protection issues, you may contact the Consumer Protection Division within the Michigan Attorney General's Office using this procedure.

Distance Education - Contact information for student complaint processes by State
* Students from California should use this link.

Voter Registration

Institutions of higher education must make a good faith effort to distribute voter registration forms to all enrolled students physically in attendance at the institution for primary elections as well as for general elections. The Higher Education Amendment of 1998 states that the law "shall apply to elections as defined in section 301 (1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and includes the election for Governor or other chief executive within such State."

The following site contains additional information as well as a downloadable voter registration application.

http://www.eac.gov/

Complete and mail form to:

Michigan Department of State
Bureau of Elections
PO Box 20126
Lansing, MI 48901-0726

Because of the nature of federal, state, and institutional guidelines affecting financial aid programs, the information contained in this website is subject to change.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs advances Kettering University’s commitment to diversity by providing support services to enable multicultural students to make a smooth transition to campus life and engage in meaningful activities to promote their intellectual, social, emotional, and professional development.

Programs and Services
We promote success for multicultural students through pre-college programs, academic services and support, collaboration with faculty, staff and leadership and various other services at the University.

Contact
Multicultural Affairs
omsa@253000xa.com


 

  2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19
Gender          
Female 21.31% 21.10% 22.81% 21.57% 20.95%
Male 78.69% 78.9% 77.19% 78.43% 79.05%
Race/Ethnicity          
Nonresidents 3.52% 3.03% 3.56% 5.06% 4.89%
Hispanic/Latino 4.15% 4.49% 4.58% 4.89% 5.11%
Black or African American, non-hispanic 3.23% 2.04% 2.35% 1.95% 2.29%
White, non-hispanic 76.79% 78.03% 77.15% 74.99% 75.59%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-hispanic 0.07% 0.07% 0.12% 0.22% 0.16%
Asian, non-hispanic 6.40% 6.60% 6.21% 5.39% 4.41%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-hispanic 0.07% 0.07% 0.06% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races, non-hispanic  4.15% 3.76% 3.50% 3.61% 3.24%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown 1.62% 1.91% 2.47% 3.89% 4.31%

 

  • About Kettering

    About Kettering

    Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and Business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. Through this proven approach, we inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world.

    Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership and service. It is built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach and an engaged community of stakeholders.

    Contact
    communications@253000xa.com

Academic Programs & Accreditation

Academic Programs

Kettering University offers 9 undergraduate degree programs and 8 graduate programs, and 11 online certificates

Contact
Registrar's Office
Suite 3-309 Academic Building
(810) 762-7476
registrar@253000xa.com

Costs and Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

The Kettering University Financial Aid team is dedicated to assisting you throughout the financial aid process. 

Contact
Financial Aid
finaid@253000xa.com

Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Aid

  • What financial aid programs are available.
  • Deadlines for submitting applications for aid.
  • How your financial aid will be distributed.
  • How your financial need was determined.
  • The College's refund policy.
  • What portion of your aid package is "gift aid" and what must be repaid.
  • The effect outside scholarships may have on your financial aid award.
  • If the aid is a loan, you have the right to know the interest rate, repayment amount and procedures, length of time to repay and when repayment begins.
  • How the college determines if you are making satisfactory academic progress, and what happens when you are not.
  • You have the right to accept, decline or seek adjustment to your financial aid award(s).
  • Information you give to the Office of Financial Aid will be treated confidentially.
  • You may contact the Office of Financial Aid if you believe that special conditions exist affecting your financial need that warrants an adjustment to your financial aid package. If you experience a change in family circumstances, such as loss of employment, death, separation or divorce, extremely high medical expenses that affect your ability to pay your educational costs, an appeal may be appropriate.

Kettering University is required to ensure that you receive exit counseling before you graduate or withdraw.  

This requirement is in place so that you will receive essential information regarding your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower. You will receive information about the types of loans you received, when and where to make your payments, what to do if you cannot make your payments and what can happen if you do not make your payments. 

Exit counseling may be completed online. To complete your counseling, locate the type of loan(s) you borrowed and follow the link indicated.

If you have a Federal Direct loan, you can complete exit counseling online by visiting the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) at http://nsldsfap.ed.gov.

  • Select the "Exit Counseling" link.
  • Click the "Start" button beneath "Loan Exit Counseling."

Follow the instructions to complete the counseling.

National Student Loan Data System

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. It receives data from schools, agencies that guaranty loans, the Direct Loan program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs. NSLDS provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants that are tracked through their entire cycle; from aid approval through closure.

You can use the NSLDS Student Access Website to make inquiries about your Title IV loans and/or grants. The site displays information on loan and/or grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan statuses, and disbursements. 

In order to use the NSLDS Student Access web site, you will need to provide your Social Security number (SSN), the first two letters of your last name, your date of birth, and your PIN (formerly known as EAC).

Financial Aid Code of Conduct

The Financial Aid Office adheres to NASFAA’s Code of Ethical Principles.

  1. No action will be taken by financial aid staff that is for their personal benefit or could be perceived to be a conflict of interest.

a. Employees within the financial aid office will abstain from awarding aid to themselves or their immediate family members. Instead, this responsibility will be delegated to a designated individual within the institution. By doing so, we aim to eliminate any appearance of favoritism or conflict of interest.

b. In the event of a preferred lender list, it will be compiled without any bias and solely for the benefit of the students attending the institution. The information provided about lenders and loan terms will be transparent, comprehensive, and accurate. The complete process for selecting preferred lenders will be fully disclosed to the public. Furthermore, borrowers will have the freedom to choose any lender they prefer, even if they are not included on the institution's preferred lender list.

c. No employee, officer, or agent of Kettering University will have any arrangement with a lender that results in the lender paying a fee or other benefits, including a share of profits, to the school, its officers, employees, or agents, in exchange for loan referrals, concessions or promises to the lender for a specific number of loans, or inclusion on a preferred lender list, or preferential treatment.

d. The institution will not deny, hinder, or unnecessarily delay a borrower's choice of lender, regardless of whether that lender is included on the preferred lender list.

e. Financial aid staff members are prohibited from accepting cash, gifts, or benefits exceeding a de minimis amount from any financial aid applicant, their family, or any entity seeking or conducting business with the institution. This includes refraining from accepting compensation for serving on advisory committees or boards, except for reasonable expense reimbursements directly associated with such service.

Prohibited gifts include, but are not limited to:

  • transportation
  • lodging
  • meals
  • entertainment
  • discounts
  • loans
  • favors or any other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimus amount
  1. The law does provide for some exceptions related to specific types of activities or literature:
  • Brochures or training material related to default aversion or financial literacy
  • Food, training, or informational materials as part of training as long as that training contributes to the professional development of those individuals attending the training
  • Entrance and exit counseling as long as the institution's staff are in control, and they do not promote the services of a specific lender
  • Philanthropic contributions from a lender or servicer unrelated to education loans
  • State education, grants, scholarships, or financial aid funds administered by or on behalf of the State
  1. All information provided by the financial aid office will be accurate, unbiased, and devoid of any preference arising from actual or potential personal gain.
  2. Institutional financial aid offers and other materials provided by the institution will include the following details:
  • A breakdown of estimated individual Cost of Attendance components, distinguishing between direct costs billed by the institution and indirect costs not billed by the institution.
  • Clear identification and proper categorization of each type of aid offered, specifying whether it is a grant/scholarship, loan, or work program.
  • An estimated net cost worksheet to help students understand their financial obligations.
  • Renewal requirements for the offered financial aid.
  • Contact information for the financial aid office.
  1. All required consumer information is displayed on the institutional website, Consumer Information
  2. A Financial Aid Glossary of Term is available on the institutional website, Financial Aid Glossary.
  3. Financial aid professionals will promptly disclose to their institution any involvement, interest in, or potential conflict of interest with any entity that the institution has a business relationship with. This commitment to transparency ensures that any potential conflicts are brought to light and appropriately addressed.
  4. No employee of Kettering University may receive anything of value from a lender, guarantor, or group in exchange for serving on advisory boards. They may, however, accept reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred while serving in this capacity.

This FA Code of Conduct is based on the NASFAA Code of Conduct

Cohort Default Rate

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year. 

Listed below is Kettering University’s 3-YEAR Cohort Default Rate: 

  • FY2019 = 0.5% (Michigan average is 14.4% and national average is 11.5% which includes all public, private and for-profit institutions)
  • FY2018 = 2.2% (Michigan average is 12.2% and national average is 10.8% which includes all public, private and for-profit institutions)
  • FY2017 = 2.7% (Michigan average is 11.5% and national average is 10.1% which includes all public, private and for-profit institutions)

Please refer to the Cohort Default Rate Guide for a more in-depth description of cohort default rates and how the rates are calculated.

Official Cohort Default Rates

Cohort Default Rate Guide

  • Student's right to know
    • What financial aid programs are available.
    • Deadlines for submitting applications for aid.
    • How your financial aid will be distributed.
    • How your financial need was determined.
    • The College's refund policy.
    • What portion of your aid package is "gift aid" and what must be repaid.
    • The effect outside scholarships may have on your financial aid award.
    • If the aid is a loan, you have the right to know the interest rate, repayment amount and procedures, length of time to repay and when repayment begins.
    • How the college determines if you are making satisfactory academic progress, and what happens when you are not.
    • You have the right to accept, decline or seek adjustment to your financial aid award(s).
    • Information you give to the Office of Financial Aid will be treated confidentially.
    • You may contact the Office of Financial Aid if you believe that special conditions exist affecting your financial need that warrants an adjustment to your financial aid package. If you experience a change in family circumstances, such as loss of employment, death, separation or divorce, extremely high medical expenses that affect your ability to pay your educational costs, an appeal may be appropriate.

Health and Safety

The Campus Safety and Security Act of 1990 requires all colleges and universities to publish an annual report showing crime statistics and campus security policies.

Security & Fire Safety Report

Contact
Campus Safety
Campus Center
(810)762-9501

Kettering Alert (login required)
Judicial Affairs (login required)

  • Clery (Campus Security) Act

    The Campus Safety and Security Act of 1990 requires all colleges and universities to publish an annual report showing crime statistics and campus security policies.

    Security & Fire Safety Report

    Contact
    Campus Safety
    Campus Center
    (810)762-9501

    Kettering Alert (login required)
    Judicial Affairs (login required)

Computer and Library Usage

All students have the privilege of using Kettering technology resources as long as they abide by the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy, the Information Resources Policies, Etiquette & Rules and any other IT policies as documented. 

Contact
Information Technology
helpdesk@253000xa.com

Two Knowledge Bars host our digital library on the 3rd floor of the Learning Commons. The library holds over 900,000 e-books, 100,000 e-journals and 100+ databases.

Contact
(810)762-9598
library@253000xa.com

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.

Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at no less than $750 and no more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504 and 505.

Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the U.S. Copyright Office at: www.copyright.gov.

Contact

Library
(810)762-9598
library@253000xa.com

  • Computer Use and File Sharing

    All students have the privilege of using Kettering technology resources as long as they abide by the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy, the Information Resources Policies, Etiquette & Rules and any other IT policies as documented. 

    Contact
    Information Technology
    helpdesk@253000xa.com