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Kettering University Reviews

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  • 9 out of 10 people found this review useful.

    Zachary from Defiance, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I haven't had a professor I couldn't understand, and classes are small enough that I can ask the professor any questions I have, and they all know me by name.
    Am enjoying being here

    It is definitely a blast! There are so many clubs and activities to do, I haven't been bored yet
    Bang for the buck

    It is quite pricey and it isn't easy to find a co-op right now...
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't plan on finding a girlfriend here. The guy to girl ratio is like 10 to 1 and lets just say the girls who are here... well they are studying to be engineers
    Great for these types of students

    Active students who like to keep busy and can balance a heavy work load with all the other great opportunities the campus has to offer

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jorge from Houston, TX

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    The pace of learning is a little fast but if you're able to keep up you will learn more in a week than you did in a month of high school.
    Did enjoy being here

    The teachers were always available and very helpful. A very interesting mix of students which always makes each day a new experience.
    Bang for the buck

    A little pricey, but its offset a little by the co-op opportunity and the large amount of in-term student jobs.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be ready for a tough and fast school term, but there even with all the work you have to do there is still time on weekends to meet new friends and to try out all the fun and exciting club activities.
    Great for these types of students

    If you can work hard and enjoy a fast and efficient course study this is a great place for you.

  • 4 out of 6 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate.

    Brandon from Sterling Heights, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared to learn. Kettering student body is broken into two sections so that half can be in school and the other half can work at their co-op job. These sections switch every three months. Thus, each class is condensed from the typical full-year school year to just those three months.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want real-world experience through a co-op job while learning material so that they can apply theory to real life.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Elysia from Lindenhurst, IL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This school is definitely challenging. You'll be learning something new every day!
    Am enjoying being here

    Contrary to the belief that this is a geek school, I've made lots of friends! I'm a girl, and I'm not a Star Wars/WoW fanatic, and you don't need to be some crazy gamer/nerd to fit in at this school. On top of that, there are lots of activities to get involved in and it's a friendly atmosphere where everyone is willing to help you.
    Bang for the buck

    No denying it. Kettering is expensive. But keep your grades up and you're bound to get either a need based or merit based scholarship.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you want to come here, you need to be willing to work. The classes are challenging and you'll have to apply yourself to do well, but you can have fun at the same time once you learn basic time-management skills.
    Great for these types of students

    Kettering is primarily an engineering college, so it's good for engineers of course! Also great for physic/math majors.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Andy from Mount Morris, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Kettering University is an extremely challenging University that is completely based on the co-op program. Kettering is a great school to be challenged in a unique way to provide the best learning environment possible.
    Am enjoying being here

    Although Kettering's courses are difficult, I enjoy being here because I know it's right. This place thinks like I think. Kettering brings excitement to learning!
    Bang for the buck

    Kettering is pretty expensive, but it's totally worth it! The co-op program helps offset the cost and help you prepare for your future! I was able to land a co-op job with NASA at the Kennedy Space Center. Even though I may have some student loans, Kettering helped me get my foot in the door at an amazing Government Agency!
    Tips for prospective students

    Go to class, on time, everytime.
    Do your homework, even if it's not required.
    Don't slack!
    Don't pull all-nighters before a test.

  • 2 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Luke from Belding, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This is a great school if you are ready to work hard and learn a lot. Most of the teachers I have had had are great, and the ones who were not were in easy classes where you could learn all the material just from reading the book anyway. Classroom size tends to be small, especially in labs, so instructors have more time for you if you need it. Learning tends to be hands-on, which is beneficial to the way most students learn best.
    Am enjoying being here

    Even in your freshman term you get fun labs with things like casting, welding, machining, and playing with the crash-test sled.
    There are all kinds of extracurricular activities you can be involved in. I have been told that if you know where to go you can get free pizza every day of the week. In Physics Club we used a vacuum canon to shoot ping pong balls through pizza boxes.
    Bang for the buck

    Kettering is pretty expensive, but they do give decently sized scholarships to most people.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are looking to save money, you may be better off taking your General Education and basic math and science courses at a community college and transferring the credits. If you do this, make sure beforehand that the courses you take will transfer. They have a course equivalency system on their website that will tell you what will transfer.
    Great for these types of students

    If people tend to call you a nerd or a geek, you will probably fit in just fine here. If you like hands-on learning, you will love it here. If you like to build stuff, blow stuff up, or just like math and science, you'll do great here.

  • 2 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jon-Alan from Toledo, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The teachers are extremely helpful and easy to understand. If you put the effort forth and show that you want to learn something, you'll have no problem doing just that.
    Am enjoying being here

    There are plenty of activities/clubs/whatever to be involved with, or if you prefer not to do so, you can keep to yourself and speed through college no problem.
    Bang for the buck

    It's a pretty pricey college, but well worth it. Co-op is a big help with keeping the cost down (once you find a co-op job) and there are plenty of scholarships available, especially if you're a good student.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared for class. Don't procrastinate. Get involved and get to know people around campus. Sometimes the greatest help you can get is sitting in a room down the hall.
    Great for these types of students

    Anyone with the drive to succeed. It's definitely a school that rewards you for dedicating yourself to getting things done.

  • 1 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Genuine Truth Banner from Flint, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    You will definately learn
    Great for these types of students

    Hardworking, devoted and Driven

  • 4 out of 8 people found this review useful.

    Melissa from Stanton, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Kettering challenges you to be the best that you can be and has a curriculum specifically focused on engineering. You dive right into your engineering classes your freshman year!
    Am enjoying being here

    Attending an engineering school is great because all of my friends are taking similar, if not the same, classes as me. This allows for a great academic support system and as a result I have made life long friends. I also love being on a small campus where there is small class sizes and all the buildings are within easy walking distance. Above all else, what I love about Kettering the most is it's cooperative education program. I have learned so much and had so many amazing opportunities through my co-op job, I would never go anywhere else. Kettering helped me secure my co-op position before I even graduated from high school!
    Bang for the buck

    Kettering may look pricey, but lots of scholarships are offered and they're easy to get. Combine that with your co-op earnings and you can't go wrong. In addition, you'll be graduating with two years of work experience, which puts you ahead of other graduates who didn't do co-op.
    Tips for prospective students

    With school semesters being only 11 weeks (to accommodate the co-op rotations) Kettering is definitely a challenge academically, so be prepared for that. Also be involved in as much in you can in high school; that will help you a lot when you start interviewing for your co-op job.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who like small a campus, small class sizes, and are sure that engineering is for them.

  • 0 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    LaKera from Johnsonville, SC

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    Seems like this school is all business but you will be helped in the long run
    Will enjoy being here

    One student said its ALOT of boys but I wouldnt want to be with those little bit of friends of girls
    Bang for the buck

    Its worth it because your LEARNING

  • Zachary from Three Rivers, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Prepares you for the real world with 2 years of on the job experience by the time you graduate. It keeps you extremely busy and moving every three months
    Tips for prospective students

    If you want to be prepared for the real world and practically guaranteed a job upon graduation Kettering is the school for you.
    Academic Rigor

    The studies can become quite a handful, taking many terms with 20 credit hours and only 11 week semesters. However you go to school for only 22 weeks and work for 24 while in school.
    Dorm Life

    I had a great time while in the dorms, everyone gets their own room, which is awesome. But most people don't live in their dorms by the second term, as there is a strong greek presence on campus.
    Food and Dining

    The food is what you would expect at a school cafeteria, bland.
    What to do for fun

    There is not much to do in Flint, but the relationships between students are awesome. Tons of clubs and groups to be a part of.

  • Jim from Muncie, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    This is a wonderful school for those willing to work year round and do what they really want with their degree in engineering. you get to work 6 months of the year while recieving a paycheck and go to school the other 6.
    Tips for prospective students

    I highly suggest it.
    Academic Rigor

    It is not easy at Kettering. you cover 1/3 more material in 2/3rds the time of a traditional university.
    Dorm Life

    It is what it is.
    Food and Dining

    you will learn quick what Earnies is all about.
    What to do for fun

    Formula SAE
    Bang for the buck

    although it is very expensive (to the tune of $36K a year) I learned more at kettering and had a better work experience than I did in a year at a public college.

    Also, I have been at Kettering for a year and have already been offered a job at a well know engineering firm when I graduate.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    It's in Flint Michigan. Don't go outside alone after dusk, there is a reason the buildings are connected with underground tunnels.
    Great for these types of students

    students willing to work, and of exceptional intellect wit respect to innovation.
    Clubs and Activities

    no clubs. there are always activities going on at fraternities
    Greek Life

    70% student participation. everything is relaxed compaired to the traditional greek life.
    Campus Safety

    look up kettering campus safety on facebook.

  • Ellen from Highland Falls, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Co-op is extremely helpful in paying tuition and the co-op managers are good enough. The majority of professors are extremely good and quite knowledgeable in their fields. The changes happening at Kettering are a benefit to the students and I would recommend this school to students
    Tips for prospective students

    Try your hardest to attain a co-op prior to attending. Furthermore, try to find a co-op that suits your interests and will last your terms at Kettering. Do not settle when you attend this school. While at Kettering, fight for your interests (clubs, projects, etc.) and achieve your dreams by pushing yourself.
    Academic Rigor

    The classes and 12-week rotations are rigorous. Be prepared to study your butt off and work hard. You may come in with a 4.0 from high school and think you're prepared but think again. After Kettering, everything else will seem easy.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms aren't bad. They could be cleaner, quieter, better internet, temperature control, etc. However, for what they are compared to other places I've seen, the dorms at Kettering are above decent.
    Food and Dining

    The food was decent when I came to Kettering 4 years ago. Since then, the school has gone to great lengths to improve the quality of food offered by Ernie's (cafeteria), sunset room, and cafes.
    What to do for fun

    There are fun on-campus activities. Spring-Fall has numerous events held by Flint to encourage community and college interactions (the CRIM, farmer's market, etc).
    Bang for the buck

    The education and life experiences you gain from this school are invaluable. College is expensive in general but Kettering seems to be less bank-breaking than other schools.
    Great for these types of students

    Geek, nerds, challenge-seekers, outgoing, travelers
    Clubs and Activities

    There are numerous clubs on campus and there is almost always something going on. Fencing, paintball, gaming, frisbee, soccer, outdoors, grill, dance, etc.
    Greek Life

    There are multiple sororities and fraternities on both sections as well as honor societies. The greek life is very active on campus
    Campus Safety

    Safety could be a bit better but considering that we're in Flint...it's pretty good for what it is. The new president of Kettering has recently implemented some new safety policies (including deputizing aka getting training for some of our safety officers)

  • Kevin from MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    A small college offering big opportunites to its students. Tons of one on one interaction with professors. Overall a great engineering school.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved. There's a lot of clubs, greek life, student government, community service. For how small the school is, there's plenty to do outside of school to keep you busy. Find a club, or start one, get involved with greek life, do whatever you want, just get involved.
    Academic Rigor

    Freshman level classes are pretty easy, but once you get into your major, the professors will push you.
    Dorm Life

    There's only one dorm building with around 250 to 300 people living in it. Its very easy to be anti social, if you get involved though, there's plenty to do.
    Food and Dining

    I would give it 2.5 stars, nothing really special about the dorm food.
    What to do for fun

    There's plenty of clubs to join, a large greek community, a nice rec center to work out at. Downtown Flint always has things going on. Flint is near Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Detroit (all within an hour).
    Bang for the buck

    Kettering is kind of pricey (all private schools are), but the real world work experience from the co-op job really makes up for it. You will graduate with 2 years or more of actual on the job experience over that of people graduating from other schools.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Painting the bulldog, it gets a fresh coat of paint almost daily, and during rush and pledging, it gets painted hourly.
    Great for these types of students

    Aspiring Engineers. Those who want one on one interaction with a real professor (no TA's).
    Clubs and Activities

    Too many clubs to list. It is also very easy to start a new one.
    Greek Life

    Large greek life, roughly 30-40% of the student body is greek. 10 Fraternities and 3 Soroites,
    Campus Safety

    There are one or two issues every term with someone getting mugged or something getting stolen. The school is in Flint, so there are bound to be problems. The school has several Flint Police officers patrolling the area around Kettering at all times.

  • Kimberly from Riley, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    You learn a ton here. The classes are small and you're working one on one with professors in all of your classes. There are no TA's or grad students teaching classes. Even the basic gen ed classes hold less that 40-50 people.
    Am enjoying being here

    I definitely made the right choice in coming here. There's tons of clubs to get involved in and the school is filled with great people. I co-op in Atlanta in the spring and fall, so I get to enjoy great weather for most of the year. This place thinks like I think.
    Bang for the buck

    While Kettering is expensive, they're very generous of their need and merit based aid. And when you budget your earnings from your co-op properly, there shouldn't be too much of an issue. As of 2012, there are now more jobs than students again.
    Tips for prospective students

    Classes take a lot of effort. We pack a 16 week course into 11 weeks, and if you stumble, it's hard to catch up. But most professors are quite understanding. Any time you have problems, be sure to let them know and more often than not, they'll work with you.
    Great for these types of students

    Students interested in an engineering, math, science, or business degree while gaining practical work experience through co-op.

  • Crystal

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Great for these types of students

    Robotics

  • Ryan from north tonawanda, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am learning real engineering expirience. Your expirience comes from the coops that hire you. I am working at a interior manufacturing design company that makes dashboards for cars and have worked hands on with many future upcoming cars and I am now only a softmoore 1!
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus itself isnt that great but always switching back and forth between school and work is awsome! You may not have the normal college life but there is still plenty to do off campus and having a paid coop always gives you plenty of money to do what you need with it.
    Bang for the buck

    Campus is nice for being in flint but needs a major renovation. The area surrounding the school is a bad area but if you dont travel on the streets at night alone you will be fine. School cafeteria food is also horrible
    Tips for prospective students

    I say that it is a must that you go greek! Mostly all of the campus is greek and many of you would be afraid of the hazing stories you here about fraternitys but being such a small school none of that goes on here.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for any student that is motivated with getting a hands on work expirience and that is also technically motivated

  • Emily from Rochester Hills, MI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    At Kettering, you learn not only in the classroom, but in the field of your degree as well.
    Am enjoying being here

    The professors make class fun, the people are so kind, and the friendships are genuine.
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition is a little high, but it all evens out with the work term pay check.
    Tips for prospective students

    You just have to visit in order to get a better feel for this school. It's not as scary as you may think.
    Great for these types of students

    People that have to know WHY things work. Hard workers that know how to study.

  • Alexander from La Mirada, CA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    Scholarship not only has great programs, but they also have one of the largest co-op opportunities where you work, hands-on, with a company in your field of study. You get paid a nice amount that will help cover tuition and books and room and much more.
    Will enjoy being here

    I'm from California and I visited Kettering in March when it was snowing and it was just beautiful. It ay have been cold, but the school is built for it. They have an underground tunnel-way where students can walk from building to building, underground, without getting wet or cold. The dorms are also small, but private, with one person to a room and they can be customized in almost any way that you want. You can also personalize the wall outside your room if you would like as long as you get permission from the school.
    Bang for the buck

    Kettering University may seem to have a high sticker price, but there is plenty of opportunity to make money and earn money that will help you pay for your schooling. They have their merit scholarships that help a great deal as well as their co-op programs in which you can earn enough money to pay for a quarter of your tuition. There are also grants and other financial aid offers that are easy to find and apply for.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit the campus, keep your grades up, look for scholarships, decide what you are going to major in and plan to stick with it.