Sterling College
Sterling, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 599
Graduate Enrollment: 14
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Distant (rural territory more than 5 miles but up to 25 miles from an urbanized area or more than 2.5 and up to 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 47.4%
Male/Female: 63% / 37% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.1% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 42.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 32.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 25.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 54.3%
Black: 14.5%
Hispanic: 12.9%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 6.5%
Non-resident alien: 6.0%
Unknown race: 3.3%
Black: 14.5%
Hispanic: 12.9%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 6.5%
Non-resident alien: 6.0%
Unknown race: 3.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $40,641
In-State tuition: $28,500Out-of-State tuition: $28,500
Estimated books and supplies: $1,240 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,936 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,210 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,936 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,210 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,042 (2017)
Median Family Income: $45,058 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 37.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 54.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,625 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $261 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,585 |
| $30k-48k | $20,345 |
| $48k-75k | $22,947 |
| $75k-110k | $23,588 |
| $110k+ | $24,387 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 10%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,625 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 73.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 78.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 45.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,058 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,683 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Statistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 20 | $27,250 | $274 | $31,598 ($2,633) | $36,506 ($3,042) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $41,949Full time faculty: 57%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $13,477,584 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $15,320,526 (2022)