Tuition, Room & Board, Fees
| Tuition | Room & Board | Activities & Fees | Total Cost for 2022-2023 |
| $39,000 | $10,400 | $200 | $49,600 |
Per Credit Fee
| Cost per credit (less than 1/2 time | |||
| $1,400 |
Though this is about 20 percent less than what most other New England private colleges charge, we recognize that it is a big number. That said, after financial aid and scholarships, most Sterling College students pay far less — Sterling graduates have 40% less loan debt then national average. Sterling’s default loan rate is 4.7% and the repayment rate is 95.3%.
The Sterling College commitment to affordability is directly related to our mission and we use need-based grants to ensure that no student graduates from Sterling College with an unreasonable amount of student loan debt, so that all students can get right to work on the important mission of ecological thinking and action. For students with no previous college credits, you can expect to spend four years with us to complete your Bachelor of Arts degree.
Average student loan debt for a graduate of Sterling College
Average student loan debt for a college graduate nationwide as reported by the U.S. Department of Education
Sterling College students receive some form of financial aid.
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Curious about what your financial aid might look like at Sterling College? Use our Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of the amount of scholarships, grants, and financial aid you might qualify for.
Health Insurance
Health insurance coverage is required for all students. All students will automatically be enrolled in Sterling College health insurance if they do not waive the insurance. Yearly enrollment in the Sterling College health insurance policy is approximately $2,025. Students wishing to waive this coverage must provide proof of other health insurance coverage to the Business Office.
Textbooks & Supplies
Each student is responsible for purchasing textbooks, program supplies, and personal items. Some courses involving individual projects may require purchase of additional supplies. We have a thoroughly stocked reserve shelf and find that, because our class sizes are so small, many students are able to save costs on textbooks by sharing.
Transfer Credits
Credits earned from other institutions and transferred to Sterling are subject to a fee. The fee for 2022-2023 is $130 per credit. This fee does not apply to transfer students who are new to Sterling.
Planning to live off campus?
Students living off campus but commuting to class daily will be charged a commuter fee of $2,000 annually.
Room Damage Fee
Students living on campus may be charged a $500 room damage fee each semester. Students who leave their rooms in good condition with all personal articles removed at the end of the term will not be charged.
Room Reservation Cancelation Fee
Students who have indicated a plan to live on campus have until August 1 (fall semester) and January 1 (spring semester) to change their housing plans. Students who opt to live off campus after that date will be charged a cancelation fee of $500.
Questions?
Sterling College Office of Admission and Financial Aid
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-648-3591 (ext. 100) or 802-586-7711 (International)
Though this is about 20 percent less than what most other New England private colleges charge, we recognize that it is a big number. That said, after financial aid and scholarships, most Sterling College students pay far less — Sterling graduates have 40% less loan debt then national average. Sterling’s default loan rate is 4.7% and the repayment rate is 95.3%.
The Sterling College commitment to affordability is directly related to our mission and we use need-based grants to ensure that no student graduates from Sterling College with an unreasonable amount of student loan debt, so that all students can get right to work on the important mission of ecological thinking and action. For students with no previous college credits, you can expect to spend four years with us to complete your Bachelor of Arts degree.
