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Sterling College

Craftsbury Common, VTPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Less Selective • 67% Acceptance
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67%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$21,854
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
50
Students
Small campus body
$27,109
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Sterling College is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Craftsbury Common, VT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 50 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 67%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
50 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
67% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
67%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences28% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Outdoor Education.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,854
In-State Tuition$40,760
Out-of-State Tuition$40,760
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

45%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$27,109
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$30,573

Completion Signals

32%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,625
Est. Monthly Payment
$147/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$50,394
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