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Sterling College Craftsbury Common
Overview of Sterling College Craftsbury Common
The campus of Sterling College is in Craftsbury Common, VT, which is a quiet rural area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Sterling College include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Areas of Study
The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management, conservation and resource management, nutrition and exercise therapy, science.
Sterling College Selectivity
Admission at Sterling College is selective, not open to all who apply.
Faculty
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Student Body
In 2007-2008, Sterling College had 106 students enrolled (101 full-time equivalent).
Student Life
The school has a residential or campus feel. Sterling College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Sterling College community combines structured academic study with experiential challenges and plain hard work to build responsible problem solvers who become stewards of the environment as they pursue productive lives."
More complete details are provided below.
Contacting Sterling College
Sterling College
16 Sterling Drive
Craftsbury Common , VT 05827-0072
General Phone:
(802) 586-7711
http://www.sterlingcollege.edu
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Sterling College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 7 | Regional studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 3 | conservation biology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | various agricutural courses |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | conservation |
Number of programs and degrees for Sterling College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 17 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
Sterling College Student Body
In 2007-2008, Sterling College had a total enrollment of 106 students (101 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
Racial Diversity:
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 23% |
| New Hampshire | 13% |
| Massachusetts | 13% |
| Maine | 10% |
| New York | 7% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
Sterling College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Sterling College Room and Board (2007)
Sterling College offers campus housing for 80 of its 101 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Craftsbury, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Sterling College Admissions and Selectivity
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 104 | 81 | 78% | 28 | 35% |
| Men | 47 | 34 | 72% | 12 | 35% |
| Women | 57 | 47 | 82% | 16 | 34% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Sterling College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,655 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,655 |
| Room and board | $ 7,192 |
| Room charge | $ 3,275 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,917 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Sterling College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2143500)
Sterling College Faculty
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $31,678 | 6 | $33,488 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $31,678 | 6 | $33,488 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Sterling College Degree Programs (2007)
Agricultural Science And Management
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Conservation And Resource Management
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Sterling College Highlights
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sterling College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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