Sterling College - Kansas Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6222 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1718 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1631 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #5934 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| #6012 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6144 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6190 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6202 of 6,424 | For History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Undergraduates
- 670
- Graduates
- 24
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- 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 48% and is among the top 15% 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 | 48% | 46% | 52% |
| Applicants | 820 | 569 | 251 |
| Admissions | 395 | 264 | 131 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 119 | 79 | 40 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
74 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
91 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
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 | 385 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 106 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 62 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 53 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 42 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 35 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.6%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Sterling College - Kansas is $23,531 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 | $19,068 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,236 |
| $48-75K | $21,975 |
| $75-110K | $23,525 |
| $110K+ | $26,602 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,500 | $14,107 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,500 | $14,107 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,500 | $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 | 637 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,961 |
| Room charge | $3,749 |
| Meal charge | $6,212 |
Sterling College - Kansas majors
Sterling College - Kansas has granted 115 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 14 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sterling College - Kansas.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Human Biology | 6 | |
| Community Psychology | 5 | |
| Management Science | 5 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 4 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | |
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Musical Theatre | 2 | |
| Real Estate | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Graphic Design | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Youth Ministry | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 115 | 14 |
Sterling College - Kansas has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 34% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sterling College - Kansas has published 136 scientific papers with 1,954 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Law, History, Geography and Cartography, Biology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 104 |
| 2023 | 4 | 182 |
| 2024 | 2 | 110 |
| 2025 | 5 | 78 |
Notable alumni
-
Clarence Gilyard
- Occupations
- television directortelevision actorpedagogueactorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr. was an American actor. On television, he played 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 | 133 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 125 W. Cooper Sterling, Kansas, 67579 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 6202782173 |