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Sterling College

Overview of Sterling College

Sterling College can be found in Craftsbury Common, VT (a quiet rural area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Sterling College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in science, agricultural science and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.

Sterling College Selectivity

Sterling College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.

Student Body

In 2007, 106 students were enrolled in Sterling College.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Sterling College. 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

Sterling College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Conservation And Resource Management12conservation
Liberal Arts8liberal arts and sciences, Regional studies
Science3conservation biology
Agricultural Science And Management3various agricutural courses
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy2parks and recreation studies

Number of programs and degrees for Sterling College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree165
Associate's degree121

Student Body

In 2007, Sterling College had a total enrollment of 106 students (104 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men53%
Women47%
Full-Time100%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White67%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
Unknown29%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1933%
20-2127%
22-2430%
25-294%
30-341%
35-392%
50-641%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Vermont23%
New Hampshire13%
Massachusetts13%
Maine10%
New York7%
Connecticut7%
Rhode Island3%
Minnesota3%
Pennsylvania3%
Virginia3%
Oregon3%
Tennessee3%
Colorado3%
New Jersey3%

Sterling College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %

Sterling College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total977476%3041%
Men493469%1647%
Women484083%1435%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Sterling College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 19,375
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 19,375
Room and board$ 6,785
Room charge$ 3,090
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,695
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

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track44

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year4$28,7233$34,773
All faculty totalcalendar year4$28,7233$34,773

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year0*1*

*: 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

SCIENCE
Conservation Biology

Sterling College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Sterling College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Sterling College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Sterling College % of degrees in agricultural science and management
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Sterling College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Sterling College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Sterling College % of degrees in science
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Sterling College Male % of student body
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Sterling College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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