College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
53%
Enrollment
569
Graduation Rate
29%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,846
Retention Rate
59%
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$32,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,200
Avg Net Price
$22,403
Room & Board
$9,532
Total COA
$44,836
Median Debt
$24,625
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$18,043
$30,001–48,000
$20,530
$48,001–75,000
$21,760
$75,001–110,000
$25,757
$110,001+
$25,938
Pell Grant Rate: 32%
Federal Loan Rate: 50%
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Sticker Price$41,732
Estimated Net Price$22,403 (avg)
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Sterling College's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
29%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,846
Retention Rate
59%
Median Debt
$24,625
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
30.1%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
15.1%
Education
10.8%
Criminal Justice
8.6%
Health Professions
7.5%
Psychology
5.4%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.4%
History
4.3%
Communication
3.2%
Biology
3.2%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 15 | $36,506 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | — |
| Psychology, General | 10 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 10 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 9 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — |
| Biology, General | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | — |
| History | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | — |
| Music | 2 | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | — |
Demographics
Men 60%Women 40%
White
63.8%
Black
11.1%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian
0.2%
Two or More
8.6%
International
8.6%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.