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Sterling College

Sterling, KS sterling.edu 569 students

Sterling College in Kansas is situated in a small, rural town, offering a close-knit community atmosphere. The campus is known for its focus on academic rigor within a Christian context, fostering a supportive environment for students. A distinctive aspect of the college is its emphasis on service learning and integrating faith into various disciplines. Students benefit from a personalized educational experience due to the college's small size and dedication to individual attention.

Programs
1
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$30,086
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$32,200
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Sterling College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 32% of students receive Pell Grants; 50% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $22,405, roughly 30% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $18,043 $72,172
$30K – $48K $20,530 $82,120
$48K – $75K $21,760 $87,040
$75K – $110K $25,757 $103,028
$110K+ $25,938 $103,752
Sticker price (no aid) $32,200 $128,800
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Sterling College

1 degree program ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →
29
$30,086/yr Moderate 2.7x

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