Bachelor in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)

At Sterling College, tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually by the college..

Students design a custom major by combining courses from at least two distinct disciplines to meet personal and professional goals. The programme requires a faculty adviser to support the plan and supervise a senior research project. Students complete a capstone project that integrates knowledge from multiple fields and includes an ethics and faith-based component. The major must be approved by the Academic Policy Committee by the end of the first semester of the junior year.

The major requires 40 to 50 credits, with at least 70% of courses numbered 200 or above. Students complete a senior seminar research paper and an extended project that integrates two disciplines and includes ethical and service components.

Graduates enter careers requiring interdisciplinary problem-solving and research, including roles in community service, nonprofit work, and specialized research environments.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The major plan must be approved by the Academic Policy Committee by the end of the first semester of the junior year. Students must submit a completed proposal form and secure faculty support.

The programme totals about 40 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 53% of applicants.

Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college in Sterling, Kansas. Campus life includes student activities, chapel, cafeteria meals and opportunities to connect with professors, coaches and other members of the college community. Students may study on campus or online, giving the college a structure that supports both traditional and remote degree pathways.

Academic offerings include majors, minors and online degree programs, supported by academic support services. The college describes its programs as rigorous and connects academic study with its mission of developing creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. Students interested in creative fields may request an audition or portfolio review. Personal visits can also include meetings with professors or the career services office.

International students should know that Sterling’s campus experience is shaped by its Christian mission and includes chapel, offered most Wednesday and Friday mornings. A typical campus visit lasts three to four hours and may include a guided tour, a meeting with an Enrollment Services Counselor, discussions about admissions, scholarships and financial aid, and a meal in the cafeteria. Virtual visits are available through Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays at designated Central Time appointments. Sterling College is located at 125 West Cooper in Sterling, Kansas.