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Tuesday 11.24.2009

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Sterling College

Sterling College
125 W. Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579

Official telephone: (620) 278-2173
Toll-free telephone: (800) 346-1017
Fax number: (620) 278-4411
Website: www.sterling.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2009
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in early September and early February.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: elementary education, biology, business administration
Majors with the lowest enrollment: mathematics, communication/theatre arts, independent interdisciplinary
Average freshman GPA: 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 76%
Student:Faculty ratio: 15:1
Total faculty: 39 men, 22 women
Full-time faculty: 22 men, 13 women
Part-time faculty: 13 men, 4 women
Graduation rate: 44% within six years

Sterling College
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Many minors offered.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-dentistry, pre-theology
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.)
Study abroad opportunities:
Australia, China, Russia, Uganda
Other special or unique academic programs:
Social Entrepreneurship program; Habitat for Humanity fellowships;
Domestic and International study programs through Council for Christian Colleges and Universities;
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art
  • Athletic Training
  • Behavioral Science
  • Bible/Theology
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Christian Education
  • Communications/Theatre
  • Computer Science
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Exercise Science
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • History/Government
  • Independent/Individualized Major
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Physical Education
  • Religion/Philosophy
  • Religious/Philosophical Studies
  • Sports Administration

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • placement for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • placement for international baccalaureate