Sterling College
Admissions
Interested in attending Sterling College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Sterling College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Sterling College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Sterling accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 826 people applied and 438 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Sterling College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 32% ended up enrolling at Sterling College, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Sterling College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Sterling considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Class Rank
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Sterling College?
Grades
15% of freshmen who attended Sterling were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 17% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Sterling is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Sterling College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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