Sterling College

Sterling, KS

Sterling College

Sterling, KS

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Undergrad Christian Life

Tuition & Fees

$36,500

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

60%

male

40%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,197
Declined 762
Total Received 1,959
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Private

682

undergraduate students

24

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1887, Sterling College is a private, four-year, liberal arts, Christian college that is known for its strong emphasis on biblical studies and its commitment to preparing students for lives of service. It is located on a 42-acre campus in Sterling, Kansas—65 miles from Wichita.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 706
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

42-acre, rural campus in Sterling (population: 2,230), 65 miles from Wichita. Major airport serves Wichita; bus and train serve Hutchinson (20 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Sterling College
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS
67579

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
76%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
3%
Top 1/4
22%
Top 1/2
57%
Bottom 1/2
43%
Bottom 1/4
8%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
545
25th
483
75th
578
25th
455
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,197
Declined 762
Total Received 1,959

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

70%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$18,158

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $32,200
Housing $3,616
Food $5,916
Additional fees $4,300
Books & supplies $1,240
Total $47,272
Average Financial Aid - $18,158
Total with Avg. Aid $29,114

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,481,023
State $425,952
Institutional $3,076,152
Other external
Total $4,983,127

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $440,519
Other external $212,412
Total $652,931

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 346-1017
F: 620 869-9033
finaid@sterling.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, flag football, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (beach/indoor)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Human Biology yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes
Writing, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Sports Management/exercise Science
  3. Education/elementary/secondary

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology

706

total students

37%

in-state

63%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97%

682
students

Female
40%
273

Male
60%
409

3%

24
students

Female
58%
14

Male
42%
10

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

75%

509
students

Female
36%
184

Male
64%
325

25%

173
students

Female
51%
89

Male
49%
84

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Student Break-down

7%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
61%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
8%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

100

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 27
Countries most often represented Africa
Brazil
Panama
Paraguay
Spain
Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special orientation

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