More selective than 100% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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SC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 48% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 53% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SC compared with other Kansas colleges?
SC has the lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling College | 48% | 41% | $22,371 |
| 2 | Barclay College | 51% | 32% | $29,290 |
| 3 | Central Christian College of Kansas | 53% | 27% | $11,404 |
| 4 | Friends University | 55% | 43% | $27,715 |
| 5 | Bethany College | 56% | 36% | $27,686 |
| 6 | Tabor College | 65% | 34% | $20,205 |
| 7 | Kansas Wesleyan University | 72% | 49% | $22,671 |
| 8 | Newman University | 74% | 53% | $19,971 |
| 9 | Southwestern College | 76% | 36% | $29,824 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at SC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SC admissions questions
What is the SC acceptance rate?
Sterling College accepts 48% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 438 of 826 applicants were admitted.
Does SC require the SAT or ACT?
Sterling College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at SC?
32% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (142 of 438).
Is SC getting harder to get into?
Sterling College accepted 48% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 53% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Sterling College overview