COME DISCOVER.
30 STATES & 6 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
25.5% MINORITY RATE
700+ ENROLLED STUDENTS
70+ MINORS/ CONCENTRATIONS
10 EDUCATION LICENSURES
90+ PROGRAMS OF STUDY
“THE ACADEMICS AT STERLING HAVE PROVEN TO BE MORE THAN I EVER EXPECTED. I’ve had the opportunity to take classes from a variety of professors, and they have really pushed me and challenged me.” ETHAN YOUNG, BIOLOGY/PRE-MED & BIBLICAL STUDIES | MEDICAL LAKE, WASH.
14:1 STUDENT/ FACULTY RATIO 100% OF FULL-TIME FACULTY HAVE GRADUATE DEGREES
A PLACE FOR THINKERS We promise you passion. Sterling College is a place for you to be challenged academically while also building personal relationships with your professors, coaches and directors. We offer more than 90 programs of study to help you discover and embrace your passion and calling in life.
Art & Design
Drawing & Painting Graphic Design Illustration Photography Self-Directed Studio Studio & Fine Art
Athletic Training Biblical Studies Old Testament New Testament
Biology Business Administration Accounting Economics & Finance Entrepreneurship Management Marketing Real Estate Non-Profit Management
Chemistry Christian Ministries
Family Studies* Missions (Intercultural Studies) Urban Ministry Worship Leadership Youth Ministry
Communication & Media Arts Cinema Production
Communication Arts Communication, Media & Theatre Arts* Journalism Multimedia Production Public Relations
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Pre-Law
Elementary Education English Greek*
Exercise Science Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy
History
Political Science*
Independent Interdisciplinary Mathematics Applied Mathematics
Music
Applied Instrumental Applied Vocal Sacred Music
Psychology Sports Management Club, Fitness & Recreation Coaching & Instruction
Collegiate, Professional or Corporate Sport Administration Marketing, Promotions & Sports Information
Theatre Arts Directing Performance Technical
Writing & Editing Creative Writing Professional Writing
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Biological Mathematics Business Mathematics Business Ministry Criminal Justice Administration Educational Ministry Liberal Arts Media Ministry Musical Theatre Performing Arts Ministry Political Studies Sport Communication Sport Ministry Sport Writing Wildlife Law Enforcement
PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Pre-Dentistry Pre-Forensic Science Pre-Med Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmaceutical Pre-Veterinary
EDUCATION LICENSURE Art & Design (Pre K–12) Biology (6–12) Chemistry (6–12) English (6–12) Health & Physical Education (Pre K–12) History & Government (6–12) Mathematics (6–12) Music (Pre K–12) Speech & Theatre (6–12) Adaptive Special Education* (K– 6; 6–12) Special Education Add-On Endorsement (K–12)
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ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS Campbell Hall Organization Campus Activities Board (CAB) English Blend Freshman Activity Board Future Science Professionals Association (FSPA)
A PLACE FOR ACTIVITY
Great Plains Review (GPR) Habitat for Humanity Intramurals Math Club Multicultural Club
We promise you abundant opportunities. Sterling College is a place where you can be involved in many different activities and gain diverse experiences.
Music at Sterling College (M@SC) On the Spot (Improv Troupe) Phi Beta Lamda (PBL) Sterling Art League Sterling College Online Radio Channel (SCORch) Student Government Association (SGA) Student Senate Theatre at Sterling College (T@SC) The Sterling Stir (Newspaper) The Warrior (Yearbook) Ultimate Frisbee
“I LOVE THE COMMUNITY AT STERLING COLLEGE AND FEEL AS THOUGH I CAN REALLY BE INVOLVED HERE. Since it is a smaller community, I’m able to be a lot more involved on campus, which I really enjoy. The community here is really friendly and open—I appreciate the people I have met here.” ASHLEY STANFORD, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | FAIRFIELD, CALIF.
YEAR-ROUND INTRAMURAL SPORTS
100+ FREE CAMPUS EVENTS EACH YEAR
61% OF STUDENTS ARE ATHLETES MASCOT: WARRIOR DIVISION: NAIA CONFERENCE: KCAC
“I CAME TO STERLING BECAUSE I WANTED TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL IN A MORE COMPETITIVE LEAGUE. Sterling College gives me the chance to play volleyball, focus on my classes and be involved in other extracurricular activities.” HAYLEY RAY, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | DERBY, KAN.
WARRIOR ATHLETICS Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Cheer Men’s Cross-Country Women’s Cross-Country Football Men’s Golf Women’s Golf Men’s Indoor Track & Field Women’s Indoor Track & Field Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball
A PLACE FOR COMPETITORS
Volleyball
OUR NUMBERS* SAY IT ALL: 165 KCAC Scholar-Athletes 81 NAIA Scholar-Athletes 7 Regular Season Championships 4 Tournament Championships 1 National Championship 1 Trip to the NAIA World Series 4 Professional Contracts Signed
We promise you more than sport. Sterling College is a place where you can balance your academics and spiritual life all while improving your abilities both on and off the field. Our athletic department has a strong reputation as one of the best programs in our conference for success and stability.
66 All-KCAC First Team 67 All-KCAC Second Team 5 KCAC Players of the Year 16 NAIA All-Americans 2 KCAC Newcomers of the Year 2 KCACFreshmen of the Year 7 KCAC Coaches of the Year *
Stats over the past 5 years
“AT STERLING IT’S VERY EASY TO RELATE TO PEOPLE. You run into people all the time, and you get to know them personally. I was drawn to being a Resident Assistant because I get to interact with so many people and get to know them on a deep level.” LAMAR WHITSON, EXERCISE SCIENCE | BLUE RAPIDS, KAN.
A PLACE TO CONNECT We promise you relationships. Sterling College is a place for you to develop lifelong friendships in a Christ-centered environment. There is no better way to get to know people than by being in community together, sharing life’s challenges, experiencing dorm life and participating in activities.
90% OF SC STUDENTS LIVE IN ON-CAMPUS DORMS
1. CAMPBELL HALL This men’s dorm is arranged to house 2 guys per room. The men of Campbell hall take great pride in the atmosphere and rich traditions that cultivate strong community in the dorm.
2. DOUGLAS RESIDENCES Douglas men’s and women’s halls are apartmentstyle living for upper classmen. Each room houses 2 students and has its own bathroom. Douglas is a melting pot where you can find a wide range of personalities that make up the face of the dorms.
3. EVANS HALL The rooms in this women’s dorm are arranged in two-room suites that accommodate 2–4 ladies per room. Known for weekly Evan’s Worship, Evans Hall will definitely contribute to living the quintessential college experience.
4. McCREERY HALL This women’s dorm houses 2 ladies per room and is known for tasty aromas of baking and the high number of engagements among its residents. Sterling ladies enjoy the tight-knit community and fellowship of McCreery Hall.
5. KILBOURN HALL Kilbourn is the largest men’s dorm on campus and features two-room suites that house 2–4 guys. Kilbourn is home to everyone from sports fanatics to avid gamers that create a competitive and brotherly environment.
A PLACE TO RELATE We promise you memories. Sterling College’s dorms are a place to meet friends and make connections that last a lifetime. Each dorm has its own unique quirks and traditions, which means you can’t go wrong in picking one.
“ONE THING ABOUT BEING AT STERLING IS THAT THERE ARE MORE OPPORTUNITIES. Unlike large schools, I had the chance to get cast in the first shows I auditioned for. Sterling has allowed me to get on stage and get the experience that I need—experience that I’ve already been able to use.” ELIJAH KLEIN, THEATRE ARTS | WICHITA, KAN.
OVER HALF OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS 12+ PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES EACH YEAR DEBATE RANKED IN TOP 25 4 TIMES IN PAST 8 YEARS
CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES 24-Hour Play Festival
A PLACE FOR CREATORS
Annual Juried Student Art Show Art Exhibitions Children’s Theatre Chorale Community Band Composer Series Concert Choir Debate Fine Arts Master Class Forensics Highland Singers Masterworks Concert Music Performance Tours Musical Theatre Pep Band
We promise you expression. Sterling College is a place for you to build your résumé. The experience you will gain in art, music, theatre, communications and media is something you will be proud to be a part of.
Student Film Festival Theatre
A PLACE FOR ADVENTURE We promise you exploration. Sterling College is a place to plan your journey. From the starry skies of Kansas to the thrill of traveling abroad, there are countless opportunities to discover the world. – Missions trip destinations in past 5 years – Best Semester study abroad locations
“COMING TO STERLING, I WAS SURPRISED BY THE AMOUNT OF MISSION TRIPS THAT WERE OFFERED. If traveling is something you enjoy, I would encourage you to come to Sterling because there are so many opportunities to grow in your faith and see the world.” ALEXA PELTON ’13 | DIGHTON, KAN.
1 IN 5 GO ON MISSIONS TRIPS
12 “BEST SEMESTER” STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
1 IN 3 STUDENTS VOLUNTEERED AT “LOVE STERLING” IN 2014
100+ WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EACH SEMESTER 9 REQUIRED BIBLE COURSE CREDITS
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES 24-Hour Prayer Bible Studies Chapel Services Children’s Reading Program Disaster Relief Evans Worship FUEL Services Homeless Shelter International House of Prayer
A PLACE FOR DISCIPLES
Kid’s After-School Program Local Food Banks Love Sterling Ministry Teams Mission Trips Nursing Home Praise Band Relationship Panels Residential Life Program Soup Kitchen Summer Youth Camps
We promise you growth. Sterling College is a place for you to grow spiritually and explore your faith. Attend weekly chapel services, join a Bible study with your peers, or travel domestically or internationally through missions. Developing your identity in Christ is what we’re all about.
Testimony Nights Urban Ministry Weekly Chapels Youth Group Leader
EMPLOYERS THAT HAVE HIRED STERLING COLLEGE GRADS Amoco Boeing Campus Crusade for Christ Caterpillar Cerner Corporation
“MY STERLING EDUCATION WAS THE BEST INVESTMENT I’VE MADE. I’ve done numerous national TV commercials, some theatre, several TV shows and three seasons in a featured role in the ABC television drama Body of Proof, all from experiences that stem from my time at Sterling College.”
CitiGroup Compassion International
WINDELL MIDDLEBROOKS | 2002 GRADUATE
Deloitte Disney Edward Jones Focus on the Family HealthSouth IBM Kansas Highway Patrol Kroger Mercedes Benz Financial Services National Institutes of Health NCAA Northwestern Mutual Waddell and Reed Financial
A PLACE TO DEVELOP
YouthWorks
We promise you a future. Sterling College is a place for you to gain real experience. All over the world, we have alumni who are making an impact in their communities as a result of their time here. We believe that Sterling College can equip you to be a world changer too.
WINDELL MIDDLEBROOKS ’02 ACTOR ON ABC’S BODY OF PROOF
92% OF GRADS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRAD SCHOOL 6 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION
94% ACCEPTANCE RATE INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL
90% OF EDUCATION GRADS ARE TEACHING
JODI LIGHTNER ’01
PAINTING AND DRAWING PROFESSOR AT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS
MORE THAN 50% RECEIVE GRANTS MORE THAN $6 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
A PLACE FOR INVESTORS We promise you value. Sterling College is a place to get a quality education for the whole person—spirit, mind and body. A college education is an investment that only appreciates in value. Each year, SC commits more than $6 million to student scholarships. In fact, 100% of full-time, on-campus Sterling College students receive financial assistance through scholarships. Grants, loans and work study can also help make Sterling affordable for you and your family.
ESTIMATED COST OF TUITION, FEES & HOUSING FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN, 2014–15 Tuition $22,700 Housing $2,500–$3,100 Meals $4,561–$5,010 Other Charges $650 Estimated cost includes allowances for full-time tuition (12–17 credit hours per semester), room and board, meal plans, and other required fees.
Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov • Sterling’s code: 001945 • Priority deadline: March 15 • FAFSA required for federal grant, loan and some state aid eligibility
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID & WHERE TO APPLY GRANTS Kansas Comprehensive Grant – FAFSA Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant – FAFSA Pell Grant – FAFSA Federal Teach Grant – studentloans.gov Yellow Ribbon/GI Bill – Veteran Affairs Office SC SCHOLARSHIPS (require application & acceptance) Academic Scholarships Athletic Scholarships Fine & Performing Arts Scholarships Leadership Scholarship Ministry Teams Phi Theta Kapa Child of Alumni OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS Kansas Regents Scholarships Community Scholarships Fastweb.com Zinch.com LOANS Federal Student Loan – FAFSA Federal Parent PLUS Loan – FAFSA & studentloans.gov Federal Perkins Loan – FAFSA Alternative Loans
Military-Friendly School
HOW OTHER STERLING COLLEGE STUDENTS PAID FOR THEIR EDUCATION:
PRICE VS. COST “Price” and “cost” are not the same. PRICE: the total amount charged. COST: the amount paid out-ofpocket. The “price” of a Sterling education may be higher than that of a state university, but usually the “cost” is comparable. For some, the cost of attending Sterling College is even less than a state university. How? Every year, SC commits more than $6 million to student scholarships. As you think about cost, consider the quality of the education you are receiving at Sterling College. Adding grants, loans and work study help reduce the cost further.
– Grants
– Loans
– Scholarships
– Work Study
– Out-of-Pocket
A PLACE TO EXPERIENCE. We promise you opportunities to visit. The best way to understand what Sterling College is really like is to visit campus. Find visit event descriptions and dates at www.sterling.edu/visit, choose a day that’s right for you, then register! Questions? Contact 620-278-4314 or visit@sterling.edu.
PERSONAL CAMPUS VISIT Take a day trip and come visit campus! A personal visit allows us to tailor the day to your specific needs and interests. From campus tours to meeting professors, let us know what you would like to see and do!
400+ STUDENTS VISITED CAMPUS LAST YEAR
PREVIEW WEEKEND A great opportunity for you and your family to preview Sterling. Tour campus, experience chapel, eat in our cafeteria, visit a class, and meet with professors, directors and coaches. Plus, stay overnight in the dorms to get the full Sterling experience!
TOP 5 STATES REPRESENTED 1. Kansas 2. California 3. Texas 4. Colorado 5. Arizona FLY STERLING Visiting campus is the best way to see if Sterling College is the right place for you. Deciding what college to attend is a big decision and we don’t want the expense of a plane ticket to deter any student from visiting. Fly Sterling is a unique opportunity designed to help you visit and experience Sterling College firsthand by providing a grant of up to $500 towards tuition to help offset airfare costs.
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COME DISCOVER A PLACE FOR YOU. EXPERIENCE STERLING COLLEGE FOR YOURSELF. Sterling College is a place for you to discover so much more about who you are and where you want to go in life. We promise you a challenging education filled with supportive community helping you discover your dreams. We promise you a Christ-centered experience filled with a lot of adventures. Ready to get started? Join us today and become a part of Sterling’s vast, global community. Come discover Sterling College.
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