Sterling College - Kansas Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5221 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1455 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1375 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #5908 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #5948 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6112 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6151 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6177 of 6,395 | For History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 680
- Graduates
- 27
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.sterling.edu
Sterling College - Kansas Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Sterling College - Kansas has an acceptance rate of 53% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 48% | 65% |
| Applicants | 826 | 584 | 242 |
| Admissions | 438 | 281 | 157 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 141 | 82 | 59 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
17 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
104 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 3%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 471 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 68 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 55 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 50 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 36 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (3%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Sterling College - Kansas is $22,996 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,043 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,530 |
| $48-75K | $21,760 |
| $75-110K | $25,757 |
| $110K+ | $25,938 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,000 | $14,107 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,000 | $14,107 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,000 | $14,107 |
| Fee in-district | $2,200 | $1,240 |
| Fee in-state | $2,200 | $1,240 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,200 | $1,240 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 635 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,532 |
| Room charge | $3,616 |
| Meal charge | $5,916 |
Sterling College - Kansas majors
Sterling College - Kansas has granted 93 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 7 master's in Athletic Training/Trainer. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sterling College - Kansas.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | |
| Management Science | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Accounting | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Community Psychology | 2 | |
| Human Biology | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |
| Environmental Biology | 1 | |
| Journalism | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 93 | 7 |
Sterling College - Kansas has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 23% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sterling College - Kansas has published 132 scientific papers with 1,893 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Law, Geography and Cartography, History, Biology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 4 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 |
| 2002 | 1 | 23 |
| 2003 | 0 | 29 |
| 2004 | 3 | 28 |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 |
| 2006 | 0 | 41 |
| 2007 | 4 | 37 |
| 2008 | 1 | 41 |
| 2009 | 4 | 49 |
| 2010 | 2 | 56 |
| 2011 | 4 | 48 |
| 2012 | 6 | 73 |
| 2013 | 2 | 49 |
| 2014 | 2 | 85 |
| 2015 | 5 | 99 |
| 2016 | 4 | 82 |
| 2017 | 8 | 93 |
| 2018 | 5 | 81 |
| 2019 | 4 | 128 |
| 2020 | 4 | 174 |
| 2021 | 10 | 100 |
| 2022 | 10 | 103 |
| 2023 | 4 | 182 |
| 2024 | 2 | 108 |
Notable alumni
-
Clarence Gilyard
- Occupations
- pedagogueactorfilm actortelevision directortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr. was an American actor. He was best known to television audiences for his roles as private investigator Conrad McMasters on the legal drama series Matlock (1986–95) and Texas Ranger Jimmy Trivette on Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001).
General info
| Alternative names | SC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Colors | crimson, navy, silver gray |
| Total FTE staff | 141 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 125 W. Cooper Sterling, Kansas, 67579 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 6202782173 |