School Summary

Sterling College


General Information:

Founded in 1887, Sterling College is seated on 46 acres located in Rice county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 10:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 50. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

125 West Cooper

Sterling, KS
67579
For more information call: 620 278-2173. This school has a website at https://www.sterling.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://sterling.emasservices.com/Apply.aspx


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $9,586.00 $9,586.00
Fees $2,200.00 $2,200.00
Total $11,786.00 $11,786.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.sterling.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 7.69% 0%
600-699 30.76% 31%
500-599 23.07% 31%
400-499 38.46% 23%
300-399 0% 15%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 3.78%
24-29 24.5%
18-23 52.8%
12-17 18.8%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 15%
11-25% 2.00%
26-50% 44.00%
Under 50% 39.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Sand volleyball, Softball, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Basketball, Sand volleyball, Softball, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 397
Female 283
Total 680


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 412
Female 295
Total 707

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 11%
Hispanic 16%
Native American 0%
White 56%
Other 16%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 73%
At Least 25 Years Old 27%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 40%
Out Of State 60%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 71%
Live Off Campus 29%


Homecoming, Last Blast (end of year outdoor party), Convocations

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Activities Council, Bible study groups, theatre, Mission teams


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 43.0100                                           Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 26.1305                                           Environmental Biology
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 39.0401                                           Religious Education
  • 23.1301                                           Writing, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 46.0000                                           Construction Trades, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 51.1107                                           Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
  • 51.1109                                           Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 11.0801                                           Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • 42.2802                                           Community Psychology
  • 47.0614                                           Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 19.0709                                           Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1324                                           Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.0806                                           Physical Therapy Assistant
  • 51.0911                                           Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • 30.1701                                           Behavioral Sciences
  • 27.0503                                           Mathematics and Statistics
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 30.2701                                           Human Biology
  • 52.9999                                           Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 09.9999                                           Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • 27.9999                                           Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 38.9999                                           Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • 42.9999                                           Psychology, Other
  • 42.2799                                           Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • 39.9999                                           Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.