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Sterling College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Sterling, KS

$26,000

Avg tuition

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About Sterling College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Sterling College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Sterling, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 665, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 37%. The college offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,000.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

37% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

58% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 900-1080

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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678

Students enrolled

16%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

60%

Black

14%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

42%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

10

Total Online Enrollment

107

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

72% On-campus

28% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 26% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 50% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $26,000 $26,000
Graduate $13,860 $13,860

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,240
On-campus room and board $8,610
On-campus other expenses $3,560
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,610
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,560
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,560

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $39,410 $39,410
Off-campus without family $39,410 $39,410
Off-campus with family $30,800 $30,800

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

47%

State Grant Aid

20%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,113
State Grant Aid $3,346
Institution Grant Aid $13,224
Pell Grant Aid $4,756

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

14

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

15

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

18

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

19

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

21

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.