Sterling College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Sterling College is a private nonprofit institution located in Sterling, Kansas with approximately 538 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 48% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $22,371 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $40,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Sterling College may refer to:Sterling College (Kansas) Sterling College (Vermont)
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 29% graduation rate and 59% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth pressing the school on before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,000, and the net price of $22,403/year is manageable for a private college. Worth considering only if you've visited, connected with the community, and have a clear plan for staying on track — this small Kansas school may work well for the right student, but the odds of completing a degree here are not in your favor statistically.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (538 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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