Sterling, KS · Private nonprofit university · Rural (remote)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $30,000 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $30,000 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,336 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,240 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $42,886 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $22,965 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $19,921 less than the sticker price — about 46% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NAIA |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Football (98), Baseball (46), Basketball (39), Soccer (33), Track & Field (26), Tennis (14), Golf (13), Swimming & Diving (2) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Volleyball (33), Basketball (26), Softball (20), Soccer (19), Track & Field (16), Tennis (8), Swimming & Diving (5), Golf (2) |
| Softball conference | - |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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