What Kettering College is like
Campus character, social life, who thrives, and traditions — summarized from cited public sources about Kettering College.
What it's like
Kettering College is a small, private Seventh-day Adventist institution near Dayton, Ohio, founded in 1967 with close ties to Kettering Medical Center. The college's identity is firmly rooted in health professions education, serving students seeking careers in medical and allied health fields.
Academic feel
The college specializes in health sciences and clinical training. It offers a doctorate in occupational therapy, master's degrees in physician assistant studies and nursing, and numerous bachelor's and associate degree programs in health fields. Research activity spans medicine (69 works), nursing (26 works), medical education (26 works), psychology (46 works), and computer science (23 works). In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Kettering College No. 535 in nursing.
Strengths
- Strong focus on health professions with doctorate and master's programs in occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, and nursing alongside numerous bachelor's and associate degree options.[1]
- Direct affiliation with Kettering Medical Center provides practical training infrastructure and clinical placement opportunities for health professions students.[2]
Sources
- [1]Kettering CollegeCC BY-SA
- [2]Kettering CollegeCC BY-SA
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This summary is drawn from cited public sources about Kettering College. Each claim links to its source. Last updated October 19, 2026.