Kettering College's published cost of attendance is $32,839. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $16,000, middle-income families pay around $22,231, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,172.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $32,839 |
| Tuition and Fees | $16,320 |
| Room and Board | $12,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,962 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,189 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,650 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,000 |
| $30–48k | $15,162 |
| $48–75k | $22,231 |
| $75–110k | $26,714 |
| $110k+ | $26,172 |
Kettering College's published cost of attendance is $32,839. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $16,000, middle-income families pay around $22,231, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,172. Azimuth ranks Kettering College #858 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary based on demonstrated financial need and merit considerations. Kettering College's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based components to reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid, and merit scholarships are available for qualifying students. Understanding how net price differs from the published cost of attendance is essential: the net price illusion explains why sticker price alone can be misleading. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,852; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $80,027, median federal debt of $23,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Kettering College earn median 4-year earnings of $80,027, placing Kettering College in the 86.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Kettering College sits in the 96.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Kettering College #113 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on health professions, reflecting Kettering College's dominant focus. Nursing is the largest program with 110 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $83,539. The Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program graduates 20 students with median 4-year earnings of $75,481, and Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other program graduates 10 students earning median 4-year earnings of $83,293. Allied Health Assisting and Health/Medical Preparatory Programs round out the program portfolio, anchoring Kettering College's position as a specialized health-professions institution where graduates move directly into stable, in-demand clinical and allied health roles.
