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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
Sterling College
Sterling, KS
1.5Below Average
53%
Open Admissions
32%
Graduation
About Sterling College
Sterling College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Sterling, Kansas. With an enrollment of approximately 569 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 53%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 32%. Graduates earn a median salary of $45,846 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $22,403 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
53%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
32%
Enrollment
569
Total students
Median Earnings
$45,846
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$32,200
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,200
Per year
Average Net Price
$22,403
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$32,200/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$22,403/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$89,612
10-Year Earnings
$458,460
ROI Multiple
5.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Sterling College
Student Outcomes
32%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$46k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
569
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
