by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Sterling College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Sterling College amounted to $33,700 for the year for full-time undergrads. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $2,200; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,500 |
| Fees | $2,200 |
| Total | $33,700 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Sterling College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Sterling College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Sterling College is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Sterling College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Sterling College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $27,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $28,500 |
| One Year Ago | $30,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $31,500 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Sterling College has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $35,385 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 5.75%, so cost a year out lands around $35,638.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $35,638 |
| In 2 Years | $37,687 |
| In 3 Years | $39,854 |
| In 4 Years | $42,146 |
| In 5 Years | $44,570 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $155,325.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Sterling College, visit the Sterling College Financial Aid page.
