Sterling College Admission Requirements

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Sterling College Admission Overview

Sterling College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Sterling College admitted 66.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (B). Sterling College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Sterling College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

66.7%

Admission Standards

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Admission difficulty for Sterling College

Acceptance Rate

The Sterling College acceptance rate is 66.7%. Last year, 46 of 69 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Vermont.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Sterling College and can you get accepted?

Sterling College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Sterling College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Sterling College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.1

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.1

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Sterling College typically have around a 3.1 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Sterling College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #8 in Vermont for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Sterling College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 38 31 69
Accepted 27 19 46
Acceptance Rate 71% 61% 67%
Enrolled 1 4 5
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 4% 21% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Sterling College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Sterling College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Sterling College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Sterling College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Sterling College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 66.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231095.

GPA calculator: Sterling College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026