Sterling College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Craftsbury Common, VT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$40,760
Out-of-State Tuition$40,760
Acceptance Rate67%
Average SATNot published

Sterling College vs. State and National Averages

Sterling CollegeVT AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$40,760$42,813$18,082
vs. average—-5%+125%

Outcomes and student profile at Sterling College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$30,573
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)32%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$23,000
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants45%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over21%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Sterling College?

In-state tuition at Sterling College is $40,760 and out-of-state tuition is $40,760, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Sterling College?

The acceptance rate at Sterling College is 67%.

How hard is it to get into Sterling College?

With an acceptance rate of 67%, Sterling College is moderately selective among U.S. colleges.

What SAT score do you need for Sterling College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Sterling College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Sterling College?

Sterling College enrolls about 50 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Is Sterling College expensive?

In-state tuition at Sterling College is $40,760, which is 5% below the VT average of $42,813.

How much do graduates of Sterling College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Sterling College are $30,573 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Sterling College take on?

The median debt among Sterling College graduates who borrowed is $23,000, according to College Scorecard.