Sterling College: Review & Facts
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Sterling College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 680 students enrolled. This college was established in 1887 and is the only school located in Sterling, Kansas.Sterling College is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
34
Fair
Bachelor's degree and master's degree are offered at Sterling College.Sterling College follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Business, Management, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
58%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Sterling College is low at 58% (below Kansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Sterling College is below average: 53%.
Student to faculty ratio at Sterling College is good -- 10:1. Read more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$27,300
High
Average tuition costs are very high, $26,000 a year. The additional fees at Sterling College beyond tuition are nearly $1,300; which comes to a total of $27,300 per academic year.Read the details about Sterling College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
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37%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,898 applications were submitted and 700 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to become a student at this school.Sterling College will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.
Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Sterling College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$3,500
Low
Sterling College offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Sterling College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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B-
Dicey
Sterling College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 700 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- nearly $3,500 per year.Based on the college crime numbers, Sterling College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Sterling College, 125 W. Cooper, Sterling, Kansas 67579, USA
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