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Sterling College

Craftsbury Common, Vermont 05827-0072

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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateSTEM StrongClose Faculty Access

Known for biology — close-knit campus

Sterling College is a private rural institution in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 66 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $30,573 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,785.

Established
1958
Motto
Ecological Thinking and Action
Type
Private work college

Campus Visits

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92%Acceptance
SAT Avg
66Students
9:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$30,573Earnings 10yr
$30,785Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Sterling College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,760
Room & Board$10,950
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$52,300
Average Net Price$30,785
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$30–48K$13,954
$48–75K$32,290
$75–110K$40,040
$110K+$33,820

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,785

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

64.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,625

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (4)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
66
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.9%
Freshman Retention30.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,109
8 Years$32,837
10 Years$30,573

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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