Kettering University's published cost of attendance is $61,250. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $24,910, middle-income families pay around $31,544, and higher-income families pay approximately $39,399.
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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) | $61,250 |
| Tuition and Fees | $48,470 |
| Room and Board | $10,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,590 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $34,660 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $24,910 |
| $30–48k | $23,273 |
| $48–75k | $31,544 |
| $75–110k | $33,401 |
| $110k+ | $39,399 |
Kettering University's published cost of attendance is $61,250. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $24,910, middle-income families pay around $31,544, and higher-income families pay approximately $39,399. Azimuth ranks Kettering University #1318 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability ranking reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when evaluating long-term financial outcomes. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $35,000; 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 Kettering University's median four-year earnings of $99,943, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Kettering University earn median 4-year earnings of $99,943, placing Kettering University in the 94.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $26,304 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Kettering University in the 98.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Kettering University #39 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern is concentrated in engineering and technical fields, reflecting Kettering University's singular focus on engineering-intensive disciplines. Mechanical Engineering is the largest program with 193 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $99,292, performing at 1.1x the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. The Computer Science program graduates 38 students earning $106,638, and the The Computer Engineering program graduates 35 students earning $120,531. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering and Industrial Engineering round out the top five, with 4-year earnings of $109,977 and $86,265 respectively. This concentration in Engineering — where employers recruit heavily and starting salaries are consistently strong — helps explain Kettering University's above-average return on investment relative to peer institutions.
