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Sterling College
Sterling, KS
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$40,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,760
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$51,760
Net price (after aid)$30,785
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$30k – $48k$13,954
$48k – $75k$32,290
$75k – $110k$40,040
$110k+$33,820
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$30,573
Median debt at graduation$23,000
Est. monthly loan payment$244
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.3×Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans36%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
43%
Freshman Retention
30%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$40.8k
Net price
$30.8k
Pell
35%
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$30.6k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
92%
SAT range
995 - 1217
ACT range
18 - 28
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Academics
Studying online
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Fields of study
Sterling College reported conferring credentials in 26 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Sterling College
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- Where is Sterling College located?
- Sterling College is located in Sterling, KS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Sterling College?
- Sterling College is a private university based in KS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Sterling College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Sterling College is approximately 92%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Sterling College?
- Sterling College's published in-state tuition is approximately $40,760 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Sterling College?
- Sterling College reports total enrollment of approximately 66 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Sterling College actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Sterling College is approximately $30,785 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Sterling College?
- Sterling College reports a graduation rate of approximately 43%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Sterling College have?
- Students who borrowed at Sterling College left with a median of approximately $23,000 in federal loans, and about 36% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Sterling College earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $30,573 for students who received federal financial aid at Sterling College. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Sterling College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Sterling College.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 26 fields Sterling College reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 13 | Bachelor's |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 11 | Graduate7 graduate · 4 bachelor's |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | Bachelor's |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 9 | Bachelor's |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | Graduate7 graduate · 2 bachelor's |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | Bachelor's |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 8 | Bachelor's |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | Bachelor's |
| History | 6 | Bachelor's |
| Human Biology | 6 | Bachelor's |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 5 | Bachelor's |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 5 | Bachelor's |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 5 | Bachelor's |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 4 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Sterling College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Sterling College, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/sterling-college
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