Sterling College

Sterling, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Sterling College

Sterling College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Sterling, KS, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 538 students. The acceptance rate is 48%. 41% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,846.

48%

Acceptance

$22,371

Net price

538

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

48%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$22,371

Average net price

$33,700

In-state tuition

$33,700

Out-of-state tuition

$9,586

Room & board

$1,382

Books & supplies

$47,185

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

49%

Students with federal loans

$24,625

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$19,068

$30–48K

$19,236

$48–75K

$21,975

$75–110K

$23,525

$110K+

$26,602

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business24.4%

Parks & Recreation16.0%

Education13.5%

Criminal Justice10.9%

Health & Nursing9.2%

Psychology4.2%

Multidisciplinary4.2%

Biology3.4%

History3.4%

English2.5%

After Graduation

$45,846

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,722

Median earnings (6 yrs)

41%

Graduation rate

50%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,665

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

538

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

42% women

58% men

Race & ethnicity

White

52%

Hispanic

17%

Black

10%

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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