Sterling College - Kansas Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5147 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1445 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1365 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #5676 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #5796 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #5800 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #5838 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6115 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 682
- Graduates
- 24
- Male:Female Ratio
- 59:41
- 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 61% and is among the top 23% 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 | 61% | 62% | 58% |
| Applicants | 1,959 | 1,689 | 270 |
| Admissions | 1,197 | 1,040 | 157 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 158 | 105 | 53 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
44 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
99 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 938
or below
75% of them
had 1123
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sterling College - Kansas are 938-1123 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
47 or 31%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sterling College - Kansas are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
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 | 437 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 74 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 60 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 51 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 47 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (4%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Sterling College - Kansas is $22,680 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 | $20,617 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,140 |
| $48-75K | $22,373 |
| $75-110K | $25,081 |
| $110K+ | $26,243 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,500 | $14,107 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,500 | $14,107 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,500 | $14,107 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 | $1,240 |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 | $1,240 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 | $1,240 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 635 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,224 |
| Room charge | $3,616 |
| Meal charge | $5,608 |
Sterling College - Kansas majors
Sterling College - Kansas has granted 125 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 7 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 | 12 | 6 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 18 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | |
| Psychology, General | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | 1 |
| History Teacher Education | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Human Biology | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 3 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 3 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Creative Writing | 1 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 125 | 7 |
Sterling College - Kansas has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 24% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sterling College - Kansas has published 123 scientific papers with 1,223 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Geography and Cartography, Biology, and Archaeology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 |
| 2000 | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 |
| 2002 | 0 | 14 |
| 2003 | 0 | 15 |
| 2004 | 3 | 19 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 |
| 2006 | 0 | 23 |
| 2007 | 2 | 24 |
| 2008 | 2 | 28 |
| 2009 | 4 | 28 |
| 2010 | 2 | 45 |
| 2011 | 3 | 39 |
| 2012 | 5 | 63 |
| 2013 | 2 | 38 |
| 2014 | 2 | 60 |
| 2015 | 4 | 69 |
| 2016 | 3 | 61 |
| 2017 | 7 | 59 |
| 2018 | 6 | 47 |
| 2019 | 4 | 76 |
| 2020 | 4 | 130 |
| 2021 | 10 | 67 |
| 2022 | 9 | 64 |
| 2023 | 5 | 108 |
Notable alumni
-
Clarence Gilyard
- Occupations
- television actortelevision directorfilm actoractorpedagogue
- Biography
-
Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr. was an American actor, author and academic. 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 | 146 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 125 W. Cooper Sterling, Kansas, 67579 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 6202782173 |