Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001945
- Phone: (620) 229-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
39.91%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$14,996Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
Virtual Tour of Campus

School Map
Sterling College (SC)
100 College Street, Winfield, KS
SC provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Sterling, KS and operated as a private institution. Sterling College, with only around 700 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs SC offers:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1240 - 1520 on the SAT, or 19 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 50 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Sterling College, with 27 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at sterling.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,100 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.
The mascot for Sterling College is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
Students should visit the Sterling College website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants SC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Sterling College is around 650 students. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 24% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $26,000-$31,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $660 to $790 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $16,016 |
Receiving Student Loans | 86% | $9,269 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Sterling College may offer services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2007)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Sterling College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Track and Field (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Sterling College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Sterling College.
- Central Christian College of Kansas in El Dorado, KS (31 miles away)
- Bethany College - Lindsborg in Atchison, KS (38 miles away)
- Bethel College - North Newton in Lindsborg, KS (48 miles away)
- Friends University in Haviland, KS (59 miles away)
- Ottawa University - Ottawa in Goodland, KS (161 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Kansas
- Browse our list of private colleges in Kansas
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001945
- Phone: (620) 229-6000
- School Homepage