Sterling College

Sterling College Overview

Sterling College is a private, religious school in the rural setting of Sterling, Kansas. Sterling College was founded in 1887 and the school enrolls around 700 students per year, including 686 undergraduates. Sterling College ensures housing for students. The majority of students live on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is August 17. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by September 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Sterling College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Sterling College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Sterling College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Sterling College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Sterling College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Sterling College on the Student Life page.

2022 Sterling College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	47%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	12%
Tuition	$28,500
Percent of Need Met	79%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$27,524

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Is Sterling College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better idea of what Sterling College offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

Sterling College Acceptance Rate 2022

Sterling College is not difficult to get into. The university admitted 47% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 2,574 students applied to Sterling College and 1,222 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Sterling College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 55% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Sterling Collegeare still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 43% of students who started at Sterling College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Sterling College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Sterling College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Sterling College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Sterling College's endowment was $15.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Sterling College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Sterling College meets 79% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $27,524 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $25,916 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Sterling College.

Based on this information, does Sterling College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Sterling College a good school for you?

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Where is Sterling College?

Sterling College is located in the rural setting of Sterling, Kansas, in the suburbs of Wichita KS.

If you are interested in seeing Sterling College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Sterling, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Sterling College and Sterling are like without leaving home.

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