Sterling College Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
41%
Female Students
4%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Sterling College has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
61.6%(442)
Hispanic
12.5%(90)
African American
11.6%(83)
Asian
0.6%(4)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(3)
Two or More Races
8.2%(59)
Unknown
4.5%(32)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment805
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Sterling College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Sterling College has a gender distribution of 41% female students and 59% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
59.5%(464)
Women
40.5%(316)

Gender Statistics

Men464

58% of total enrollment

Women316

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Sterling College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.2%(76)
18-19
30.0%(204)
20-21
31.8%(216)
22-24
15.6%(106)
25+
11.5%(78)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.7%(1)
22-24
66.7%(18)
25+
29.6%(8)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Sterling College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 42% in-state residents, 55% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
41.8%(59)
Out-of-State
54.6%(77)
International
3.5%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State59

42% of student body

Out-of-State77

55% of student body

International5

4% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

41%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age

Sterling College - Demographics & Diversity