Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Sterling, Kansas |
| Online | sterling.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Sterling College, located in the small central Kansas town of Sterling, operates as a private Christian liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The 87-acre campus, established in 1887, features a mix of historic and modern buildings centered around Cooper Hall, a limestone structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college maintains selective admission standards and emphasizes programs in education, business, and Christian ministries, while also fielding competitive athletic teams in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference as the Sterling Warriors. Students are required to live on campus through their junior year, with housing provided in five residential facilities that accommodate the majority of the student population.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
SC is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 938/1123 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 17, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $2,200 |
| Room and Board | $9,532 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,272 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Business | 22% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 11% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 8% |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155937 IPEDS survey data for Sterling College.
Current students may use the Sterling College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025