by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 665 undergraduates in 2020, Sterling College is a very small, private college located in Sterling, Kansas. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Sterling College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Sterling College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Sterling College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Sterling College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Sterling College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Sterling College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Sterling College for Veterans Guide.
Sterling College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Sterling College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 665 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 529 (79.5%). Part-time attendance was 136 (20.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 529 | 136 | 665 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Sterling College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Sterling College #268 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Sterling College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Sterling College Diversity Guide.
Sterling College has a total of 340 student athletes, 224 men and 116 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,883,671 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,771,171 |
| Net | $112,500 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Sterling College Athletics