Sterling College
Private college · Sterling, KS · 538 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
48%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$24,297
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$49,063
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
39%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Sterling College?
Sterling College accepts about 48 of every 100 applicants (48%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Sterling College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sterling College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Sterling College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $49,063 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,297 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $35,200 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$35,200
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$35,200
- Room & board$9,870
- Total cost of attendance$49,063
- Average net price after grants$24,297
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Education, Criminal Justice, Health Professions & Nursing.
Sterling College FAQ
- What is Sterling College's acceptance rate?
- 48% — selective.
- Is Sterling College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Sterling College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sterling College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Sterling College cost?
- About $49,063 a year before aid; $24,297 on average after grants.
- What is Sterling College's FAFSA school code?
- 001945. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Sterling College receives your information.
- What is Sterling College's graduation rate?
- 39% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Sterling College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Christian College of KansasMcPherson, KS | 53% | — | $14,036 | 32% |
| Friends UniversityWichita, KS | 55% | 960–1090 | $26,384 | 51% |
| Bethany CollegeLindsborg, KS | 56% | — | $28,538 | 31% |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York, NY | 48% | 1100–1400 | $657 | 70% |
| Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY | 49% | 1330–1500 | $18,902 | 77% |
| George Washington UniversityWashington, DC | 47% | 1350–1500 | $35,760 | 83% |