| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
To develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.
Sterling College is a small independent Presbyterian liberal arts college located in Sterling, Kansas known for its partnership with Habitat for Humanity and its undergraduate social entrepreneurship program. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
==History== The college was founded in 1887 by the Synod of Kansas of the United Presbyterian Church of North America as Cooper Memorial College. It changed its name to Sterling in 1920. When the Presbyterian Church (USA) came into existence in 1958, the newly formed Presbyterian Synod of Kansas considered combining Sterling and the College of Emporia. Sterling nearly declared bankruptcy in 1982, but was saved by a campaign that raised $3.8-million. Sterling College launched e.Sterling, its online programs in 2007 in hopes of bringing its message to a larger audience. Students can now complete portions of their bachelor's degree online.
Sterling College and Habitat for Humanity International formed a partnership in September 2000. Habitat for Humanity Fellows will enroll and complete a "Habitat for Humanity College" course of study developed by Sterling College with assistance from HFHI. The course of study will include completion of the Social Entrepreneurship academic minor at Sterling College as well as servant-leadership development training. Following graduation from Sterling College, Fellows have the opportunity to serve with Habitat in the United States and around the world.
The 1887 Cooper Hall building is a centerpiece of the campus. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. (NRHP# 74000845).
The College is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Sterling abandoned the tenure system in the 1980s. Faculty are currently employed under a one-year contract/review system and can be released from their contract at any time during their duties.
Sterling College sports teams are known as the "Warriors," most often depicted as armed Scottish Highlanders. (Sterling College officially adopted the Scottish heritage as a tribute to its Presbyterian roots in 1984. The College has adopted a tartan and incorporates the playing of bagpipes at significant ceremonies including commencement and convocation.) The College has adopted three official school colors: crimson, navy, and silver gray.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 109% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf) Basketball (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf) Baseball (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf) Track (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 13,806 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 100 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,759 | 30% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,574 | 17% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,007 | 61% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,556 | 41% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 56% (Highly Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 16% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 420, Math: 430 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 510, Math: 520 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 84% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 17, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
