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Sterling College
Sterling, KS · Private nonprofit · Remote rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 48%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $24,297
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings
- $50,326
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Sterling College is a private nonprofit college in Sterling, KS with 538 undergraduates. It admits 48% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,297 per year ($19,652 for families earning under $30,000). 39% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $50,326 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 48%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 826
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 438
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 32%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Sterling College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $49,063
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $35,200
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,652
- $30–48k$24,755
- $48–75k$23,570
- $75–110k$25,699
- $110k+$29,054
Get a personal estimate with Sterling College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Freshman retention
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $50,326
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 538
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White52%
- Hispanic18%
- Black10%
- Asian1%
Sterling College FAQ
What is Sterling College's acceptance rate?+
Sterling College admits 48% of applicants, which makes it selective.
Is Sterling College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Sterling College?+
In Fall 2023, 826 students applied to Sterling College and 438 were admitted; 142 enrolled.
Does Sterling College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Sterling College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Sterling College require an essay?+
Sterling College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Sterling College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $49,063 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,297.
What is Sterling College's graduation rate?+
39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 155937 · How we use this data
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