Sterling College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	635
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	47%
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	43%

Located in Sterling, Kansas, Sterling College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Sterling College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Sterling College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Sterling College is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Sterling College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Sterling College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

47.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,500

Cost of attendance at Sterling College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,500

Cost of attendance at Sterling College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Sterling College received on average $18,158 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,158

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	71	48%	$4,636	$329,154
Other Federal Grant	71	48%	$4,824	$342,486
State Grant/Scholarships	29	20%	$2,999	$86,968
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	147	99%	$15,360	$2,257,973
Total Grant & Scholarships	148	100%	$18,158	$2,687,427

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sterling College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Sterling College students is 43.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.1%.

43.2%

African American 16.7% 3 students
white 52.2% 48 students
hispanic 33.3% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Football Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Sterling College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Sterling College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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