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Sterling College

Sterling College is a small, private institution located in Sterling, ks. Founded in 1887, Sterling College offers undergraduate degrees in 46 majors.

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4 Year, Private

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680 undergraduates

$32,200 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Sterling College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 53.0%

SAT score average 1170

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.35

Application fee $25

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Sterling College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

9 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Health and Medical Professions

Law and Legal Studies

Social Sciences and Psychology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

Psychology, General

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Biology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $32,200

Additional expenses

Room & board $9,532

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $4,300

Cost of attendance* $47,272

Average financial aid package $27,033

Estimated cost $20,239 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,200

Additional expenses

Room & board $9,532

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $4,300

Cost of attendance* $47,272

Average financial aid package $27,033

Estimated cost $20,239 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 680, with gender binary students split 60% male and 40% female.

Total enrollment

707

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

67%

African American %

10%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

10%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Sterling College, students love their Student Government Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

125 W. Cooper, Sterling, KS 67579

6202782173

www.sterling.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Campus activities ministries

Fellowship of christian athletes

Student leadership association

Theatre at sterling college

Athletics

NCAA Division level

Varsity sportsNo

Intramural sportsYes

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 Sterling, ks.

What is the acceptance rate at Sterling College?

The acceptance rate for Sterling College is 53%.

What’s the average GPA for Sterling College?

The average high school GPA for Sterling College students was 3.35.

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 $189,088.

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