Admission Requirements

We evaluate each applicant individually and assess a range of academic and personal information. Academic preparation and achievement play an important role. Successful candidates for admission generally have completed a college preparatory high school curriculum including:

Four years of English
Three to four years of mathematics (including algebra II)
Two to three years of science, at least two of them laboratory sciences
Three to four years of history or social science

The Admission Committee looks most favorably upon applicants who:

Express enthusiasm for experiential learning.
Possess the intellectual curiosity, drive and desire to shape their own education.

We offer admission to first-year and transfer students who we feel are a good fit—students who will support our mission, prove to be academically engaged, and become successful members of the Sterling community. Prospective students are encouraged to initiate personal contact with admission counselors or others in the Sterling community. Schedule a visit to campus, write, call, or send an e-mail to make known your level of interest in attending Sterling College. A campus visit is highly recommended.

An application is complete when we have received the following:

Completed application form with $35 application fee (fees waivers accepted, either an official form or letter from the student/family)
Official high school transcript or equivalent
Essay
Two letters of recommendation
Official college transcript (transfer applicants and high school students who have taken college courses)
Admissions interview/campus visit (optional but strongly recommended)
SAT/ACT scores (optional)
TOEFL scores (international applicants only)

Please note: Transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admission and Financial Aid directly from your school. Letters of recommendation must be sent via email or mail directly to Sterling from the individuals writing the letters.

Questions?

Contact the Sterling College Office of Admission and Financial Aid - Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: 1-800-648-3591 (ext. 100) or 802-586-7711 (International)
Mailing Address: Sterling College Admission, PO Box 72, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827