Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Sterling, KS · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Sterling College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 707-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #205
- Rank of 3,050
- #9
- KS rank
- 707
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Sterling College reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #205 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #205
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 0
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Sterling College was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSterling College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Sterling, KS, enrolling approximately 707 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 4 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KS, it ranks #9 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 707 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Sterling College is "Aggravated Assault" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KS averaging 8.47 incidents per 1,000 students, Sterling College reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#205
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (KS)
#9
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Sterling College percentile rank 93.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #205 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Sterling College reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $33,700
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $33,700
- Avg Net Price
- $22,371
- Median Debt
- $24,625
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 48%
- ACT Average
- 22
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 34%
- Retention Rate
- 50%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,722
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,846
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySterling College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (4 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 16 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Sterling College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
KS
Sterling College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
1.41 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
York, PA · 707 enrolled
Safety Score 1.41
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
Crossville, TN · 706 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR · 706 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC · 708 enrolled
Safety Score 40.96
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
Pulaski, TN · 705 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Sterling College nationally (rank #205), regardless of size or state.
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS
National Rank #204
Wichita Technical Institute
Wichita, KS
National Rank #206
North Central Kansas Technical College
Beloit, KS
National Rank #203
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY
National Rank #207
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS
National Rank #202
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sterling College safe?
Sterling College has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #205 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Sterling College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Sterling College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KS.
Does Sterling College have fire safety data?
Yes. Sterling College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Sterling College's Safety Profile
Sterling College in Sterling, KS enrolls 707 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #205 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Sterling College's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Sterling College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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