Sterling College

Sterling College is a small private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, with an undergraduate enrollment of 50. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Vermont postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 67% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 67% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $24,564 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 38%, 7 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $30,573. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.