Kettering College
Kettering, OH
Kettering, OH
You choose the path. We help get you there.
If you are looking for a career in healthcare where you can truly make a difference, Kettering College in Ohio is a place where faith and medical excellence meet. As a Seventh-day Adventist institution, the College focuses on "whole-person care," teaching you to treat patients with a balance of physical skill and spiritual compassion.
Academics built for your career
At Kettering College, you won't just be sitting in a lecture hall. The curriculum is designed to get you into the field quickly and confidently. Most programs are focused on high-demand healthcare roles, including nursing, radiologic technology, and sonography. Because the College is located right on the campus of the Kettering Health Main Campus, you have direct access to clinical rotations and professional networking from the start. The small student-to-faculty ratio means your professors—many of whom are active healthcare professionals—will actually know your name and your goals.
Life on a healthcare campus
Student life here is close-knit and centered on service. While it is a smaller campus, the atmosphere is vibrant with students who share a common goal of helping others. You’ll find opportunities for campus ministries, local volunteer work, and even international mission trips that allow you to use your medical training in global communities. On-campus housing at Anna May Vaughan Hall provides a convenient, safe space to live and study alongside your peers.
Something more than a degree
What sets this College apart is its commitment to your personal growth. Beyond the labs and exams, the school emphasizes a lifestyle of wellness and Christian values. Whether you are participating in a campus-wide service day or attending a spiritual retreat, the goal is to help you graduate as a well-rounded healthcare provider who is ready to lead with both your hands and your heart.
The main campus in Kettering, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton, Ohio, is shared by Kettering College, and the Charles F. Kettering Memorial Hospital. In 2015, Kettering College expanded to include a second facility in Greene County for the Occupational Therapy Doctoral program.
The main Kettering College campus buildings include classrooms, laboratories, libraries, the Residence Hall, lounges, an auditorium, cafeteria, laundry, computer facilities, and other offices and services related to academic and professional life. The campus is accessible from Interstate 75 and the Dayton International Airport. Shopping centers and other services are close to the main Kettering College campus.
10 to 1 students to teacher ratio
Small classroom sizes and student/teacher ratio create intimate learning atmospheres where students can't fall through the cracks. We foster connectedness with faculty and fellow classmates.
55 years of graduates
Kettering College has been placing our graduates in the most in-demand areas of health care for over 55 years.
Offering 7 healthcare specialties
We offer degrees in 7 areas of healthcare specialty, each one with streamlined coursework and early hands-on practical experience.
More than 800 current students
We have over 800 students and boast a pass rate of over 90% in state and national licensure board examinations.
“I’m in love with the atmosphere that people give off. The faculty and the students you’re surrounded with are determined to see you succeed. There’s constantly good vibes. As a freshman, I enjoy the encouraging words spread around. Especially after the difficult exams and labs we have to take.”