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Overview |
SC | |||
| Location | Sterling, KS | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 706 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | sterling.edu | |||
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Costs |
SC | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | |||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
SC | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 1,959 | |||
| Admitted | 1,197 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
SC | |||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 |
Diversity |
SC | |||
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| % Men | 59% | |||
| % Women | 41% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 68% | |||
| % Black | 11% | |||
| % Hispanic | 15% | |||
| % Native American | 2% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 3% |
Students |
SC | |||
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| % In-State | 37% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | |||
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/