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Sciences-focusedTight-knitRuralSports culture
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate92.3%
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
6400.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from KS state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
172 mi(298 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
284 mi(492 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
354 mi(614 min)