“National acknowledgments such as these highlight the profound and lasting impact of our educational approach. We take immense pride in our legacy of producing successful and impactful graduates.”
Kettering University Achieves Top Rankings in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges
Kettering University has again solidified its position as a premier institution for experiential learning and academic excellence in STEM disciplines. In the newly announced U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges rankings, Kettering University is nationally recognized among the Top 20 in undergraduate engineering education and Co-op experiences and is No. 7 among Regional Universities in the Midwest. The University also earned this national recognition, reinforcing its legacy of delivering a top-tier educational experience.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Kettering University No. 18 nationwide for Undergraduate Engineering Programs (non-doctorate). Kettering’s long-standing focus on hands-on, real-world experience through Co-op education was also highlighted, earning a No. 20 national ranking in the Co-ops/Internships category. This announcement follows on the heels of another prestigious ranking from The Wall Street Journal that placed Kettering University among the Top 10 colleges in the nation for career preparation.
“Our recognition in US News & World Report affirms our unwavering commitment to excellence," remarked Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President of Kettering University. "For over a century, we have been a leader in STEM education, blending our rigorous academic programs with a robust professional paid co-op program that equally emphasizes both academics and relevant practical experience. National acknowledgments such as these highlight the profound and lasting impact of our educational approach. We take immense pride in our legacy of producing successful and impactful graduates as we also continue to work to shape, inspire, and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow."
Since its founding in 1919, Kettering University has brought hands-on STEM-focused learning to life through its blend of rigorous academics and paid Co-op employment. Unlike a traditional university, Kettering’s curriculum alternates every 11 weeks, all 4.5 years between a classroom environment and professional employment experience. Students spend one term mastering theories and skills in classrooms and labs and the next term applying them in a paid Co-op role with one of 400+ Co-op partners in the US and abroad. On average, Kettering students earn $60,000 to $75,000 throughout their time as undergraduates and graduate with 2.5 years of equivalent hands-on job experience.
“These rankings recognize the excellent outcomes produced by the unique ways we infuse applied, experiential educational opportunities for students across the entire curriculum,” said Kettering University Provost Dr. James Zhang. “Our faculty challenges our students to pursue excellence, and our students are also immersed during their entire undergraduate career in meaningful, professional co-op experiences and research opportunities. This combination of deep learning and extraordinary practice leads to truly magnificent outcomes for our students, and these rankings reflect that fact.”