Why Sterling?

At 125 students, Sterling College is the smallest residential 4-year college in the USA. Our curriculum combines traditional and experiential academics. Our motto Working Hands Working Minds is at the crux of our philosophy. Half of our education takes place in the classroom. The other half is plain, practical work and experience.

From the moment you set foot on the campus of Sterling College, you are encouraged to pursue your passions, design your own path, and achieve your goals at the country’s most progressive environmentally focused college.

Our curriculum weaves together distinct areas of study including Conservation Ecology, Natural History, Sustainable Agriculture, and Outdoor Education and Leadership. We empower you to design your learning objectives as you work one-on-one with faculty exploring electives, independent studies, and capstone research projects. Whether in the classroom, on our campus, or far afield Sterling’s academic program is grounded in the experiential study of the environment and guided by our commitment to the issues and practice of sustainability.

Our 430-acre Northern Vermont campus includes woodlands, pastures, organic gardens, trails, and wetlands, all of which support the academic curriculum and our community. Our courses draw from a broad range of disciplines to integrate research and discussion, classroom and field studies, culture and history, and the dynamics of human relations.

While we are firmly rooted in our sense of place in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Sterling faculty and students draw on environmental experiences across the globe—in Alaska, India, Scandinavia, Canada, and Central America.

Questions?

Contact the Sterling College Admissions Office - 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)