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Sterling College admits 67% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $40,786 |
| Room and meals on campus | $12,045 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $54,410 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $31,387 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is about the same as the median net price of colleges in Vermont on this site ($30,651). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $41,232 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | not reported |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $25,950 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | not reported |
| Above $110,000 | $29,918 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | VT median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 86% | 81% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 33% | 61% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $38,978 | $57,368 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $14,000 | $18,968 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Vermont and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
42% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 30% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 56% women and 44% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 10 of the 10 colleges in Vermont on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,583.
Other colleges in Vermont of a similar size
- Bennington CollegeBennington, private nonprofit
- Saint Michael's CollegeColchester, private nonprofit
- Norwich UniversityNorthfield, private nonprofit
- Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, private nonprofit
- Champlain CollegeBurlington, private nonprofit
- Vermont State UniversityRandolph, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Sterling College?
Sterling College admits 67% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Sterling College?
Published tuition and fees are $40,786 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Sterling College?
33% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.