Sterling College

It is not difficult to get into Sterling College. The acceptance rate at Sterling College is 61%. Last year, 1,959 students applied to Sterling College and 1,199 were admitted.

If you are applying to Sterling College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/16 and the application fee costs $25.

Students who apply to Sterling College for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than September 1.

Sterling College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Sterling College's admissions stats.

Sterling College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	12%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	10%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	31%
Waitlist	No

Sterling College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Sterling College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 16	September 1

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Sterling College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Sterling College

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Sterling College

Sterling College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Sterling College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Sterling College

What does Sterling College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered

Make sure to check with Sterling College for more information on admission factors.

Sterling College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Sterling College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Sterling College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	2	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.2	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Sterling College?

Students admitted to Sterling College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 62% submitted a class rank. At Sterling College 12% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 26% were in the top 25% and 60% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Sterling College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	8%
3.75 and 3.99	20%
3.50 and 3.74	11%
3.25 and 3.49	16%
3.00 and 3.24	18%
2.50 and 2.9	24%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Sterling College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Sterling College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 10% of Sterling College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 31% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Sterling College?

To be competitive with other Sterling College applicants, you should aim to score between 933 and 1113 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Sterling College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1113 and 25% of scored lower than 933, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Sterling College students scored 578 or higher and 75% of students scored 483 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Sterling College students scored 545 or higher, and 75% scored a 483 or higher.

To be most competitive at Sterling College, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Sterling College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Sterling College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Sterling College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Sterling College.

Transfer students can enroll in Sterling College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Sterling College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Sterling College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Sterling College.

Does Sterling College accept transfer credits?

✅ Sterling College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Sterling College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Sterling College?

✅ Sterling College is not test optional.

What is Sterling College's acceptance rate?

✅ Sterling College's acceptance rate is 61%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Sterling College?

❌ Sterling College does not offer early decision.

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