“Innovative healthcare education on the doorstep of a major hospital”
Kettering College is a private, Seventh-day Adventist health sciences college located in Kettering, Ohio — a suburb of Dayton — founded in 1967. Uniquely situated on the main campus of Kettering Health Medical Center, the college gives students immediate, daily access to a full-service regional hospital and Level III trauma center for clinical training unlike anywhere else. With approximately 640 students across 11 health-focused programs, Kettering offers an intimate, career-focused environment where virtually every graduate enters the healthcare workforce directly. The flagship Nursing program consistently produces high NCLEX-RN pass rates, while the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is one of the most respected in Ohio. Kettering Health Network — the college's parent organization — operates 9 hospitals across the Dayton region, creating a powerful and direct employer pipeline for graduates. The tuition of $15,672 per year is extraordinarily affordable for a private institution, heavily subsidized by the health network to build its next generation of caregivers. International students represent nearly 10% of the student body, drawn by affordable tuition, hands-on clinical training, and the strong healthcare career outcomes that Kettering consistently delivers. For students committed to healthcare careers, Kettering College offers a focused, supportive, and financially accessible path to professional licensure and employment.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$15,672 – $32,760
/yr
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How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The flagship program delivering rigorous BSN training with clinical rotations at Kettering Health Medical Center. Graduates are prepared for immediate RN licensure and employment, with strong NCLEX-RN pass rates.
Comprehensive training in ultrasound technology, radiologic technology, and diagnostic imaging — all with direct clinical access to the hospital imaging department.
Additional health sciences pathways in respiratory care, physician assistant studies, and health science, providing multiple entry points into Ohio's growing healthcare economy.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $16,320
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
