by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Sterling College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Sterling College ran $40,760 a year for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $200; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,560 |
| Fees | $200 |
| Total | $40,760 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Sterling College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Sterling College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In VT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Sterling College is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Sterling College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Sterling College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $39,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $39,000 |
| One Year Ago | $40,560 |
| Most Recent Year | $40,560 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Sterling has changed across the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 1.33%, so a year from now students could pay around $41,300.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $41,300 |
| In 2 Years | $41,847 |
| In 3 Years | $42,402 |
| In 4 Years | $42,964 |
| In 5 Years | $43,533 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $168,513.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Sterling College, see the Sterling College Financial Aid page.
