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Sterling College

Craftsbury Common, VT 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 139
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, Sterling College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Sterling College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Sterling College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, 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 7-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 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Vermont state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.

Sterling College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,200

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

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

Vermont's average $15,242
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,200

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.

Vermont's average $32,582
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Sterling College received on average $36,950 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.

$36,950
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 9 60% $5,017 $45,155
Other Federal Grant 15 100% $4,585 $68,776
State Grant/Scholarships 2 13% $6,150 $12,300
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 15 100% $31,545 $473,180
Total Grant & Scholarships 15 100% $36,950 $554,256

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 36.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.0%.

36.0%

  • white 47.1% 8 students

Service Offerings

Sterling College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

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
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • 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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