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Sterling College

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  • 4 Year
  • Craftsbury Common, VT
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Overview

Total enrollment

57
Sterling College overview
Sterling College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Sterling College admission standards
  • GPA 3.1

Acceptance Rate

66.7%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 10.9%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,760
Costs for Sterling College
Fee Cost
Tuition $40,760
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $200
Room and Board $10,950
Budget for Other Expenses $1,500
Total One Year Cost $54,610
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

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Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Sterling College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Biology, and Agriculture. 48% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 33% in Biology, and 14% in Agriculture.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 48%
  • Biology 33%
  • Agriculture 14%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 5%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231095.

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Last updated: August 2026