Sterling College

Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. Founded in 1887 as Cooper Memorial College, Sterling embraces an emerging vision to serve God's world through training servant leaders and the development of future leaders through strategic partnerships.

Sterling College is a Christ-centered institution. This is foundational to who we are and is woven into the very fabric of life on campus. Our life together is a life where we seek to know God better, understand our identity as God’s children, and embrace the callings that God has for us. Growing in knowledge, faith and action are all important as students are prepared for service and leadership during their time at Sterling. We believe that the most effective way to witness and serve the world around you is by modeling your principles after the one who gave His life away to save sinners like us: Jesus Christ.

Our mission is “To develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.”

Our vision is “To be recognized as the finest Christ-centered, servant leadership development-focused, liberal arts experience in the Great Plains.”

Sterling College students and faculty are dedicated to learning, serving and growing together. This creates a close-knit, family vibe. By the time you graduate, you will leave with more than just a degree. You'll have extraordinary experiences and relationships you will remember the rest of your life.

We are a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to "develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith." Whether you're looking to join us on campus or online, we have rigorous academic programs and a variety of activities to help you become the servant leader God created you to be.

More than half of the students at Sterling College are involved in at least one area of the fine arts. Whatever your major, there are opportunities to be involved. Even if it is your first time on stage or you are just getting started with a paint brush, there will always be room for you at SC.

The Sterling College financial aid office assists students in the financial aid process to help secure funding for their educational needs. Financial aid funding consists of scholarships, grants, loans, and employment. Keep in mind that the figures listed on these pages are for traditional on-campus students only.

The financial aid staff evaluates a student's financial need, determines eligibility, issues official award letters, and processes loan applications. Staff members are available to counsel the student and their family in regards to financial aid. Sterling College participates in federal financial aid programs, state of Kansas financial aid programs, and offers a variety of institutional scholarship opportunities. In order to determine eligibility for federal and state funding, students must apply to Sterling College and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

We value the insight, experience and diversity that international students bring to the Sterling experience. We invite you to join our student body to develop your intellect in a rigorous academic environment and your spirituality on our Christian campus. Come join our friendly community of students, staff and professors as you make Sterling your second home.

Sterling College strives for academic excellence through a variety of approaches to learning. In the belief that learning and Christian commitment are important to developing a well-rounded person, students are encouraged to develop a view of the world in God's terms. Sterling College's curriculum provides the student with a broad educational experience that is also deep enough to prepare students to contribute to a rapidly changing world.

Sterling College offers graduate programs designed to give you a focused, affordable education to prepare you for a life of impact. Currently, we offer a Master of Science in Athletic Training and offer one of the first graduate programs in sports ministry in the entire United States through our Master of Arts in Sports Ministry.

Sterling College endeavors to train up the next generation of servant leaders in our communities - locally and globally. These graduate programs further the mission of developing creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.

Life at Sterling College involves much more than just going to classes. Active involvement in campus life allows SC students to make life-long friends, discover talents, develop leadership skills and create lasting memories while having fun. Through participating in one or more of the student organizations, attending social events, going to athletic games, or becoming involved in campus activities, SC students become actively engaged in their collegiate experience. The fundamental purpose of the Student Life Office is to support the mission of Sterling College by facilitating the holistic development of students and by advancing the needs of the student body.

We have offered online college degrees for about a decade. Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. Founded in 1887 as Cooper Memorial College, Sterling embraces an emerging vision to serve God’s world through training servant leaders and the development of future leaders through strategic partnerships.