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Sterling College (Sterling, KS)

Sterling College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Sterling, KS. It enrolls about 707 students and admits roughly 53% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationSterling, KS 67579
CountyRice County
Enrollment707
Acceptance rate53%
Applicants / admitted826 / 438
In-state tuition & fees$32,200
Out-of-state tuition & fees$32,200
Graduation rate (150%)29%
Transfer-out rate49%
Full-time retention rate59%
Campus settingRural: Remote
Size categoryUnder 1,000
Highest degree offeredMaster's degree
Websitewww.sterling.edu/
Phone6202782173

Admissions

About 826 students applied and 438 were admitted. Of those admitted, 142 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $32,200 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 217 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 29% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

Sterling College is in Sterling, KS, Rice County. Its coordinates are 38.2199, -98.2086.

Nearby institutions

Hutchinson Community College 30 km · HutchinsonCentral Christian College of Kansas 50 km · McPhersonBarton County Community College 50 km · Great BendMcPherson College 52 km · McPhersonBethany College 61 km · LindsborgHesston College 68 km · Hesston

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sterling College?

About 53% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 826 applicants.

How much does Sterling College cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $32,200 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Sterling College?

About 707 students are enrolled.