What division is Sterling?

Sterling competes at the NAIA level in the KCAC.

What GPA do you need for Sterling?

The average GPA at Sterling is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Sterling has an enrollment of approximately 538 students in a rural setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Sterling?

Sterling has an acceptance rate of 48%.

How do I get recruited to play at Sterling?

To get recruited at Sterling, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Sterling's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Sterling

Sterling, KSNAIAKCAC

Updated July 13, 2026

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NAIA

Division

538

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

48%

Acceptance

41%

Graduation

50%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Sterling is a NAIA program in the KCAC, located in Sterling, KS. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Sterling, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

41%

Acceptance

48%

Student:Faculty

8:1

Retention

50%

Campus & Location

Setting

Rural

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$40,722

Coaching Staff20 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Sterling Athletics

Sterling is a NAIA athletic program located in Sterling, KS, competing in the KCAC. With an enrollment of 538 students, Sterling offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Sterling, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Sterling is 3.2. The school maintains a 41% graduation rate.

RawRecruit covers NAIA programs across football, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's track & field, women's track & field, and girls flag football. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Sterling.