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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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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 566 undergraduates
cost $30,000 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.

Acceptance rate 61.1%
SAT score average 1076
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.31
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $30,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,336
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $4,260
Cost of attendance* $44,836
Average financial aid package $27,033
Estimated cost $17,803 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,336
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $4,260
Cost of attendance* $44,836
Average financial aid package $27,033
Estimated cost $17,803 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 566, with gender binary students split 63% male and 37% female.

Total enrollment

707

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
53%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Sterling College, students love their Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 125 W. Cooper, Sterling, KS 67579
phone 620-278-2173
address www.sterling.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Fellowship of christian athletes

Student activities council

Bible study groups

Theatre

Mission teams

clubs
announcement

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 Sterling, ks.

What is the acceptance rate at Sterling College? 

The acceptance rate for Sterling College is 61%.

What’s the average GPA for Sterling College?

The average high school GPA for Sterling College students was 3.31.

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 $179,344.

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