Kettering University: what international applicants need

What are Kettering University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Kettering University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Kettering University's acceptance rate?

78.7% for students who started in fall 2024: Kettering University admitted 1,700 of its 2,161 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Kettering University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Kettering University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Kettering University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 580–670 in Math and 580–660 in Reading and Writing (33% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–30.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Kettering University's application fee for international students?

Kettering University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Kettering University accept?

Kettering University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Kettering University require?

Kettering University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Kettering University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Kettering University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Kettering University have?

42 of Kettering University's 1,212 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Kettering University cost for international students?

Kettering University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $48,470, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $10,400. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $64,286 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source