Sterling, KS
Roughly 53 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 40% to 53% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,596 | 637 | 140 | 40% |
| 2020 | 1,898 | 700 | 150 | 37% |
| 2021 | 2,574 | 1,220 | 206 | 47% |
| 2022 | 1,959 | 1,197 | 160 | 61% |
| 2023 | 826 | 438 | 142 | 53% |
Fall 2023 applicants
157 of 242 women and 281 of 584 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Sterling College has an acceptance rate of 53% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 438 of 826 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 53 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
826 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 142 enrolled.
No. Sterling College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 40% to 53% — it has become less selective.