Sterling College (231095)

www.sterlingcollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,560

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,785

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.3%

52 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

75.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.9%

12 Graduates

About

Sterling College (231095) is a higher education institution located in Orleans County, VT. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Sterling College (231095) were Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture (17 degrees awarded), Ecology (7 degrees), and Outdoor Education (6 degrees).

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sterling College (231095). 71.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (25 degrees), 12.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sterling College (231095) is $40,560, which is $11,280 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sterling College (231095) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 30 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Sterling College (231095) is $40,560, which is $11,280 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,785.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Sterling College (231095) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,560

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Sterling College (231095) was $40,560. The cost of tuition at Sterling College (231095) is $11,280 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sterling College (231095) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,785

2023 Value

45.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Sterling College (231095) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,785. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Sterling College (231095) grew by 45.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sterling College (231095) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,400

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sterling College (231095) was of $10,400 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sterling College (231095) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Sterling College (231095) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.16% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sterling College (231095) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sterling College (231095) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 30 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Sterling College (231095) received 52 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 85.7% annual growth. Out of those 52 applicants, 48 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.3% acceptance rate.

There were 78 students enrolled at Sterling College (231095) in 2023.

Sterling College (231095) has an overall enrollment yield of 14.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 52

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Sterling College (231095) was 92.3% (48 admissions from 52 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 92.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 85.7%, while admissions grew by 84.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Sterling College (231095) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Sterling College (231095) in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Sterling College (231095) had a total enrollment of 78 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Sterling College (231095) is 59 students and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Sterling College (231095) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sterling College (231095), both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.4% White, 10.3% Two or More Races, 3.85% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.56% Asian.

Students enrolled at Sterling College (231095) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.8%), followed by White Male (27.8%) and Two or More Races Female (6.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sterling College (231095) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78 students. The full-time enrollment at Sterling College (231095) is 59 and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Sterling College (231095) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sterling College (231095) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

30%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sterling College (231095) was 30%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Sterling College (231095) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sterling College (231095) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
58 enrolled students
Two or More Races
8 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sterling College (231095) is 74.4% White, 10.3% Two or More Races, 3.85% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.56% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (3.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 14 more women than men received degrees from Sterling College (231095). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sterling College (231095) is white (25 degrees awarded). There were 12.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Sterling College (231095) is Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture (17 degrees awarded), followed by Ecology (7 degrees) and Outdoor Education (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sterling College (231095), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (17 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), and Biology (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sterling College (231095) are Physicians (410,737 people), Other managers (174,982 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (147,366 people), Postsecondary teachers (132,490 people), and Other Physical Scientists (116,548 people).

The most specialized majors at Sterling College (231095) in 2023 are Agriculture (17 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), Biology (7 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sterling College (231095) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Sterling College (231095) are Agriculture (17 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), Biology (7 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sterling College (231095) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sterling College (231095).

Most Common (2023)

Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture
17 degrees awarded
Ecology
7 degrees awarded
Outdoor Education
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Sterling College (231095) was Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Sterling College (231095) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Sterling College (231095), which is 0.391 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (23).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sterling College (231095) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Sterling College (231095) in Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture, which is 0.7 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Sterling College (231095) in Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture, which is 1.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from Sterling College (231095) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (42.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Sterling College (231095) is Female and White (42.9% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.33% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
25 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sterling College (231095) is white (25 degrees awarded). There were 12.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

9.38% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
19 degrees awarded
White Male
6 degrees awarded
Asian Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sterling College (231095) is white female (19 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (6 degrees).

Operations

Sterling College (231095) has an endowment valued at nearly $1.09M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 71.7k (6.6%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Sterling College (231095) had a total salary expenditure of 6.02M. Sterling College (231095) employs 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at Sterling College (231095) are Female No academic rank (4), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sterling College (231095) are: Management, with 8 employees, Service, with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Endowment

$1.09M

2023 Endowment

1.98%

growth from 2022

Sterling College (231095) has an endowment valued at about $1.09M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Sterling College (231095) grew 1.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.3M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Sterling College (231095) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2.66M

2023 Salaries

6.05%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Sterling College (231095) paid a median of $2.66M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($6.02M) and a 6.05% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.439% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$327k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Sterling College (231095) paid a total of $327k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sterling College (231095) was No academic rank with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sterling College (231095) were Management with 8 employees, Service with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sterling College (231095) was Female No academic rank with 4 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sterling College (231095).

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