
Sterling College's varsity teams are the Warriors. The college competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA, and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Its varsity offerings include sports such as football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, cross-country and track and field. Applicants should distinguish a current varsity roster from club, intramural or recreational activities: a sport appearing in a broad campus-activity listing does not necessarily indicate an intercollegiate team. Prospective athletes should check the current team roster and recruiting process for their sport rather than assuming a roster place or athletic award.
Sterling College offers organized ways for students to participate beyond classes, including student government and student activities programming. Reported organization names include SGA and CAB, alongside groups identified as Table, HOSA and Spark.
The college also reports a student-run newspaper, theater activity and choral groups. Because a club's officers, meeting schedule and active status can change from year to year, students interested in a particular organization should check the current student-activities roster. Joining a group and attending an open event may offer different levels of commitment.
Sterling College is a small institution, with 694 students in the reported enrollment figures. Its student body includes first-time students and transfers; 120 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 55 transfer entrants appear in the reported intake data.
The age distribution is concentrated among traditional college-age students, although older adults also enroll. Reported geographic figures indicate that more students came from other U.S. states than from Kansas, with a smaller international group. These figures describe enrollment patterns, not the experiences or interests of individual students.
Everyday life at Sterling College is shaped by a small campus and a substantial residential population. About 73% of students reportedly live on campus, while about 27% commute.
That balance means a student may encounter peers through classes, residence life, college events and shared activities, while commuters will need to plan around travel and event times. The reported low student-to-faculty ratio may make it practical to seek faculty contact, but students should still check actual advising arrangements and course schedules. Sterling's Christian identity is another part of the campus environment that applicants may wish to consider alongside its social programming.
Mabee Library is Sterling College's main campus library. The college reports study areas with around-the-clock availability on a regular schedule, although access to particular spaces or services can differ from building hours.
Students using the library for a research assignment should check its current catalog, database access, research-help options and borrowing policies. Remote access to scholarly materials can be especially important for commuters and students taking online courses. Anyone who needs a particular study space should verify current availability rather than assuming that all rooms can be reserved.
Total enrollment
694Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
135Total staff
46 full time, 51 part timeVeterans affair office
YesVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Sand volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.