Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Craftsbury Common, Vermont |
| Online | sterlingcollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Rural |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Sterling College occupies a rural campus in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, situated in the small village of Craftsbury Common approximately 40 miles south of the Canadian border. Established in 1958, Sterling operates as a work-learning-service college focused on environmental stewardship and sustainable agriculture, with students participating in required farm work and environmental fieldwork as part of the curriculum. The institution maintains a working farm, forest lands, and gardens that serve as hands-on learning laboratories, while offering programs in ecology, sustainable food systems, and outdoor education. The campus consists of historic New England-style buildings centered around a traditional village green, with residential students housed in renovated farmhouses and dormitories. Sterling distinguishes itself through its micro-college model, maintaining one of the smallest undergraduate enrollments among four-year colleges in the United States.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $200 |
| Room and Board | $10,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,300 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 48% |
| Biology | 33% |
| Agriculture | 14% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231095 IPEDS survey data for Sterling College.
Current students may use the Sterling College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024