Sterling College

Sterling College is on a 46-acre campus in the rural setting of Sterling, Kansas, not far from Wichita KS.

Sterling College Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Sterling College students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Sterling College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Sterling College has several thriving Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In fact, more students participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Sterling College include Student Activities Council, Bible study groups, theatre and Mission teams.

The Sterling College community comes together each year for Homecoming, Last Blast (end of year outdoor party) and Convocations.

Does Sterling College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Sterling College.

Sterling College offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Sterling College students live on campus. In 2022, 87% of undergrads at Sterling College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 13% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Sterling College. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Sterling College does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Sterling College Athletics

At Sterling College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Sterling College:

Is Sterling College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Sterling College has late night security patrol.

Plan a Visit to Sterling College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Sterling College, take Interstate 70 to Sterling, KS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Kansas you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Sterling College's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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