Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827-0072
802-586-7711
Sterling College is a small, private college located in the rural town of Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The college was founded in 1958 with the mission of providing an education that is both rigorous and practical, and that emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship. Sterling College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The college offers a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, as well as a number of certificate programs. The Environmental Studies program at Sterling College is interdisciplinary, and students have the opportunity to take courses in a variety of subjects, including ecology, biology, chemistry, economics, political science, and history. The college has a strong commitment to sustainability, and all students are required to complete a semester-long internship in an environmental field. Sterling College is located on a 500-acre working farm, and students have the opportunity to work in the farm's gardens and fields. The college also offers a variety of outdoor recreation activities, including hiking, skiing, and canoeing.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 139
Acceptance Rate: 95.65%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.sterlingcollege.edu/
Financial Aid: https://sterlingcollege.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $52300
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $52300
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Sterling College is $182263.68. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Sterling College. For graduates of Sterling College, we saw an average early-career income of $44500.00 and mid-career income of $88000.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.