Sterling College

About Sterling College

Sterling College is a private nonprofit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. It enrolls 50 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: sterlingcollege.edu

Acceptance

66.7%

Graduation

65.9%

Net Price

$21,854

Median Earnings (10yr)

$30,573

Enrollment

50

Student : Faculty

9:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 66.7%, Sterling College is moderately selective.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Sterling College is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Sterling College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $21,854 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$40,760

Room & Board (on-campus)

$10,950

Room & Board (off-campus)

$10,950

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$1,500

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$2,000

Total Cost of Attendance

$54,410

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $18,533
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $17,655
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $24,564

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

66% of full-time students who enrolled at Sterling College graduate within six years, and 73% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Sterling College earn a median of $30,573 ten years after first enrolling. That's below the national median for U.S. colleges.

Who Studies Here

Sterling College is home to 50 students, an intimate, close-knit community.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Sterling College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Sterling College offers a focused set of programs: 4 distinct programs across 4 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Sterling College is 9:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Faculty by Rank

6 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Sterling College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Sterling College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.