Sterling is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of Whiteside county. Its population is 27,127. There are 3 colleges near Sterling, Illinois - 1 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 20 miles from Sterling. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 1,585 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $17,966 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling In Sterling |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$20,575 | Not Offered | 59 | 6 to 1 |
| Sauk Valley Community College 5.3 miles from Sterling |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,900 ($11,640) | Not Offered | 1,467 | 14 to 1 |
| Morrison Institute of Technology 13.9 miles from Sterling |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$20,422 | Not Offered | 59 | 8 to 1 |
