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Sterling College-Kansas

#1252 in US ranking Sterling, KS
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$49,063
Tuition & fees
$35,200
Avg. aid
$21,563
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
48%
Avg. SAT
1082
Avg. ACT
22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Median salary
$40,377
1 yr after graduation

What does Sterling College-Kansas offer in terms of athletics?

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.

What student groups and Associations are available at Sterling College-Kansas?

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.

Who studies at Sterling College-Kansas?

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.

How does student life look like at Sterling College-Kansas?

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.

What libraries are available to students at Sterling College-Kansas?

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.

Sterling College-Kansas Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

694

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

135

Total staff

46 full time, 51 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Sterling College-Kansas Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 670
Graduate: 24

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 521
Part-time: 173

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 49
Men: 86

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 83
Black or African American: 48
White: 292
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 4
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 24
Unknown: 13

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Sterling College-Kansas Sports & Athletics

Varsity 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

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothMen

Cheerleading

Both–Men

Cross-country running

Both–Men

Football

Men–Men

Golf

Both–Men

Sand volleyball

–Both–

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

WomenBoth–

Swimming and diving

Both–Both

Tennis

Both–Men

Track and field

Both–Men

Ultimate Frisbee

–BothWomen

Volleyball

WomenBoth–

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.