Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
92.31%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Sterling College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 92.31%. This means approximately 923 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 66 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
92.31%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $40,760 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,760 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $52,300 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $30,785 | State avg: $27,888. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 34.65% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 35.64% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Sterling College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$40,760
Room and board
$10,950
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$52,300
Average net price
$30,785
Average aid coverage
41%
$21,515 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Sterling College pays approximately $30,785 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Vermont average of $27,888 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Sterling College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Vermont and national averages.
Sterling College net price
$30,785
Vermont average
$27,888
National average
$17,506
Sterling College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $40,760 and average net price at $30,785. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$40,760
Current net price
$30,785
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
42.86%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$30,573
Undergraduates
66
10-Year Median Earnings - Sterling College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Sterling College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Sterling College?
Undergraduates
66
Completion rate
42.86%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
34.65%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
35.64%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 34.65% of Sterling College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 35.64% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Sterling College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Sterling College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Sterling College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Sterling College is listed at 16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827-0072. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Sterling College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling College | 92.31% | $40,760 | $30,785 | $30,573 |
| Middlebury College | 10.37% | $65,280 | $25,934 | $76,310 |
| Norwich University | 73.61% | $49,600 | $25,600 | $65,575 |
| University of Vermont | 60.02% | $43,890 | $20,860 | $62,472 |
| Saint Michael's College | 91.85% | $50,040 | $30,033 | $61,317 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling College's acceptance rate?
Sterling College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 92.31%.
How much is Sterling College tuition?
Sterling College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $40,760.
What is Sterling College's average net price?
Sterling College's average net price in the local dataset is $30,785.
What is Sterling College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $30,573 for Sterling College.
Is Sterling College accredited?
Sterling College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Sterling College?
The local dataset lists 66 undergraduate students at Sterling College.
What percentage of Sterling College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Sterling College in the local dataset is 34.65%.
What is the federal loan rate at Sterling College?
The federal loan rate for Sterling College in the local dataset is 35.64%.
Where should I verify Sterling College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Sterling College or the latest official federal education data.