Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Sterling College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 50 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $30,573 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 38.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $23,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.33x. The average net price after financial aid is $21,854 per year. The most popular programs include Agricultural Production, Ecology, Outdoor Education, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$30,573
Graduation Rate
38.3%
Median Debt
$23,000
Average Net Price
$21,854
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.35x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.33x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
50
Admission Rate
66.7%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
85.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$40,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,760
Pell Grant Rate
44.9%
Federal Loan Rate
37.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,533
Income $30K–$48K
$17,655
Income $48K–$75K
$24,564
Student Demographics
Women
65.4%
White
74.0%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
6.0%
Asian
4.0%
Two or More Races
2.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
73.8%
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (4)
Bachelor (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 17 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 7 |
| Outdoor Education | Not reported | 6 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 2 |