Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $40,760
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,760
- Average Net Price
- $30,785
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 34.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $10,950
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $10,950
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $52,910
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $244/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 73.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 35.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,954 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $32,290 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $40,040 |
| $110,001+ | $33,820 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Sterling families pay far less than the $52,910 sticker price. Students from families earning $30,000-$48,000 pay just $13,954 annually after aid. Middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 face a net price of $32,290. Even high earners making over $110,000 typically pay $33,820 per year.
Over four years, costs range from $55,816 for lower-income students to $135,280 for middle-class families. The college's tiny size means personalized attention with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio, but only 26% of students receive institutional grants averaging $31,078. Graduates carry a median debt of $23,000, translating to $244 monthly payments. With median earnings of $30,573 ten years out, loan payments consume about 10% of income.
Lower-income students get the best deal here, paying roughly one-quarter of what wealthier families face for Sterling's hands-on environmental education.
Over four years, costs range from $55,816 for lower-income students to $135,280 for middle-class families. The college's tiny size means personalized attention with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio, but only 26% of students receive institutional grants averaging $31,078. Graduates carry a median debt of $23,000, translating to $244 monthly payments. With median earnings of $30,573 ten years out, loan payments consume about 10% of income.
Lower-income students get the best deal here, paying roughly one-quarter of what wealthier families face for Sterling's hands-on environmental education.
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