OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Track)
ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree alternating 3-month academic terms with 3-month paid professional engineering co-op terms at major OEMs and aerospace leaders.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA >= 3.2 with trigonometry and pre-calculus/calculus
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal essay on engineering innovation and problem-solving
- Recommendation letters
- One math or science teacher recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Paid rotational cooperative employment ($45,000-$65,000 cumulative earnings) plus Kettering merit scholarships up to $22,000/year
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $45,300/year (Significantly offset by co-op wages and merit aid)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Priority Co-op Matching)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kettering University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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