Sterling College

Craftsbury Common, VT · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

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.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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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 92.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Sterling College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Craftsbury Common, VT. The historical average net price is $21,854 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

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

92.3%

52 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,854

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

38.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

85.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

50

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$18,533
$30,001 – $48,000$17,655
$48,001 – $75,000$24,564
$75,001 – $110,000$12,260
$110,000+$18,480

Top Majors at Sterling College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Agriculture & Natural Resources10
Biological & Biomedical Sciences7
Parks, Recreation & Fitness5
Liberal Arts & General Studies1

Financial Aid at Sterling College

About Sterling College

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

Admissions: https://www.sterlingcollege.edu/apply-now

Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling College

What is the acceptance rate at Sterling College?

Sterling College reported a 92% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 52. 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 92% acceptance rate suggests Sterling College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. 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.

How much does it cost to attend Sterling College?

The stored historical average net price at Sterling College is $21,854 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 $21,515 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 38%. its stored first-year retention rate is 86%. 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.

When is the application deadline for Sterling College?

Sterling College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Sterling College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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