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Sterling College

Sterling, KS
NCAA D2
569 Students
Website
Financial Profile

How much is tuition at Sterling College?

In-State Tuition$32,200
Out-of-State Tuition$32,200

What is the acceptance rate at Sterling College?

Acceptance Rate53%
Return on Investment

What are the post-graduate earnings for Sterling College alumni?

The median salary of alumni 10 years after enrolling is $45,846. This metric serves as a powerful indicator of the networking opportunities, degree strength, and long-term financial security provided by this institution.

10-Year Median Salary$45,846
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Baseball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$538,898
Budget Power~16 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Basketball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$524,309
Budget Power~16 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Basketball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$284,499
Budget Power~8 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Track & Field

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$73,655
Budget Power~2 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Cross Country

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$73,655
Budget Power~2 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Track & Field

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$47,012
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Cross Country

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$47,012
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Football

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$1,382,990
Budget Power~42 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Golf

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$268,956
Budget Power~8 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Golf

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$82,256
Budget Power~2 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Soccer

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$440,140
Budget Power~13 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Soccer

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$217,366
Budget Power~6 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Softball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$256,452
Budget Power~7 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Swimming

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$63,750
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Swimming

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$42,600
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Tennis

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$166,442
Budget Power~5 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Tennis

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$169,734
Budget Power~5 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Volleyball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$283,947
Budget Power~8 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Other Sports

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$27,998
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Other Sports

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$84,627
Budget Power~2 In-State Full Rides
Benchmarks & Percentiles

Institutional Rankings

Overall placement across the country

Home RegionKS Conference Tier
Alumni ROI

Post-Grad Salary

$45,846

National Salary Rank#1,536 / 2,819
State Salary Rank#25 / 40
Percentile RangeTop 54%
Tuition Cost

In-State Cost

$32,200

National Cost Rank#2,165 / 2,819
State Cost Rank#28 / 40
Percentile RangeTop 77%
Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

53%

National Acceptance Rank#320 / 2,819
State Acceptance Rank#2 / 35
Percentile RangeTop 11%