Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

2026-2027 Cost of Attendance

Only direct costs are billed by Kettering and will appear on your billing statement. Indirect costs vary based on each individual student and will not appear on your bill but are estimated average costs associated with going to college.

The Cost of Attendance does not reflect scholarships, grants, or loans that a student may receive. See our Affordability page for more information.

Billing and Payment Information

Undergrad On Campus and Off Campus Not Living With Family

Direct Costs:

  • Tuition: $52,670
  • Housing: $6,180
  • Food: $4,890
  • Total: $63,740

Indirect Costs

  • Books and supplies: $800
  • Transportation: $2,100
  • Miscellaneous: $1,346
  • Total: $4,246

Total Cost of Attendance: $67,986

Estimated Student Loan Fees*: $70
Estimated PLUS Loan Fees**: $862

Total Cost of Attendance with Estimated Loan Fees: $68,918

*Fees are assessed based on the student's loan period. FDL fees are $35/term or $70/year; PLUS fees are $431/term or $862/year.
**Only assessed to students whose parent(s) have applied, and been approved, for a Parent PLUS Loan.

Direct Costs:

  • Tuition: $52,670
  • Housing: $6,180
  • Food: $4,890
  • Total: $63,740

Indirect Costs

  • Books and supplies: $800
  • Transportation: $2,500
  • Miscellaneous: $1,346
  • Total: $4,646

Total Cost of Attendance: $68,386

Estimated Student Loan Fees*: $70
Estimated PLUS Loan Fees**: $862

Total Cost of Attendance with Estimated Loan Fees: $69,318

*Fees are assessed based on the student's loan period. FDL fees are $35/term or $70/year; PLUS fees are $431/term or $862/year.
**Only assessed to students whose parent(s) have applied, and been approved, for a Parent PLUS Loan.

Undergrad Off Campus Living with Family

Direct Costs:

  • Tuition: $52,670
  • Housing: $3,090
  • Food: $2,445
  • Total: $58,205

Indirect Costs

  • Books and supplies: $800
  • Transportation: $2,600
  • Miscellaneous: $1,346
  • Total: $4,746

Total Cost of Attendance: $62,951

Estimated Student Loan Fees*: $70
Estimated PLUS Loan Fees**: $862

Total Cost of Attendance with Estimated Loan Fees: $63,883

Direct Costs:

  • Tuition: $52,670
  • Housing: $3,090
  • Food: $2,445
  • Total: $58,205

Indirect Costs

  • Books and supplies: $800
  • Transportation: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous: $1,346
  • Total: $5,146

Total Cost of Attendance: $63,351

Estimated Student Loan Fees*: $70
Estimated PLUS Loan Fees**: $862

Total Cost of Attendance with Estimated Loan Fees: $64,283

Tuition Rates

Full-time, 15-22 credit hours

  • Entering Class 2026-27: $26,335 per term

Part-time, less than 15 credit hours, or overload in excess of 22 credit hours

  • Entering Class 2026-27: $1,756 per credit hour