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Sterling College

Sterling College is a small, private institution located in Craftsbury Common, vt. Founded in 1958, Sterling College offers undergraduate degrees in 4 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 86 undergraduates
cost $39,200 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Sterling College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 92.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.1
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Sterling College is known for one of its top majors: Agricultural Production Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Agricultural Production Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Outdoor Education
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $39,200
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,400
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $52,300
Average financial aid package $29,124
Estimated cost $23,176 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,200
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,400
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $52,300
Average financial aid package $29,124
Estimated cost $23,176 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Sterling College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 86, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

101

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
72%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Sterling College, students love their Nordic Ski Team. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827-0072
phone 802-586-7711
address www.sterlingcollege.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Nordic ski team

Trail running team

Shooting club

Environmental and social justice club

Outdoor club

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Sterling College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Sterling College?

Sterling College is located in Craftsbury Common, vt.

What is the acceptance rate at Sterling College? 

The acceptance rate for Sterling College is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for Sterling College?

The average high school GPA for Sterling College students was 3.1.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Sterling College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Sterling College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $209,200.

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