Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT
Sterling College at a glance
Sterling College is a private university in Craftsbury Common, Vermont with 57 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 67% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published tuition is $40,760 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $30,785 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 32% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 36% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $23,000 (College Scorecard).
Tuition
$40,760
2024-25
Acceptance
67%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
57
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$40,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,760
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,950
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,950
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
For families earning $48k – $75k, $75k – $110k, $110k+, the average net price here is above the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow federally from 1 July 2026, by up to $14,540. That part has to come from savings, income, work, or private loans.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.3×Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
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.
FAFSA earnings check
: Flagged "lower earnings"First-year students who list Sterling College on the FAFSA see the Department of Education's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $31,021, below the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally. The Department uses the national figure for a college that mostly enrolls out-of-state students or operates in several states.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
30%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
67%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Location
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Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
Academics
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Frequently asked questions
About Sterling College
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- Where is Sterling College located?
- Sterling College is located in Craftsbury Common, VT, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Sterling College?
- Sterling College is a private university based in VT. 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 67% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). 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 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). 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 57 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). 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 32% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). 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.
- Does Sterling College get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- Yes. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Sterling College is flagged "lower earnings": its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $31,021, below the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally. First-year students who list it see a notice after submitting the FAFSA. The notice is informational and does not affect financial aid eligibility, and it describes the whole institution, not any one program.
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Data sources & methodology
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
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--2
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