Sterling College

Sterling, KS · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Sterling College reported a 53.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Sterling College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Sterling, KS, with an SAT reference of 1082 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $22,371 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

53.0%

826 applicants

SAT reference

1082

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,371

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Sterling College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1082—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—22—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

34.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

50.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

538

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Sterling College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$19,068
$30,001 – $48,000$19,236
$48,001 – $75,000$21,975
$75,001 – $110,000$23,525
$110,000+$26,602

Top Majors at Sterling College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing23
Education16
Parks, Recreation & Fitness13
Visual & Performing Arts11
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice10
Health Professions9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies8
Psychology8
History6
Philosophy & Religious Studies4

Financial Aid at Sterling College

About Sterling College

Official website: https://www.sterling.edu/

Admissions: https://www.sterling.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling College

What is the acceptance rate at Sterling College?

Sterling College reported a 53% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 826. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Sterling College?

The historical 53% acceptance rate suggests Sterling College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Sterling College?

The imported historical records for Sterling College include an SAT reference value of 1082 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Sterling College?

The stored historical average net price at Sterling College is $22,371 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $21,778 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Sterling College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Sterling College is 34%. its stored first-year retention rate is 50%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Sterling College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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