Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA • private • Women Only

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Rural

Student Population

Undergrad: 469 • Total: 469

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

134 Chapel Drive
Sweet Briar, VA
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Website

www.sbc.edu

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	13	2.8%
Black/African American	44	9.4%
Hispanic/Latino	22	4.7%
White	318	67.8%
Two or More Races	4	0.9%
International	44	9.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

71.7%

815 admitted from 1,136 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 560-670
Math: 540-640
Total: 1100-1310

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

21-27

Application Types Offered

ED I RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

ED I:	11/01/2025
RD:	07/15/2026

Special Notes

ED is binding

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

48.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

46.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

77.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$41,370

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $24,740

Room & Board

$15,230

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$11,734
$30,001-48,000	$12,568
$48,001-75,000	$15,247
$75,001-110,000	$20,188
$110,001+	$24,710

Students Receiving Pell Grants

98%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$25,598

💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.5 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,500-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,500-$10,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$2,500-$5,000 total

1 automatic scholarship (7 total)

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Common questions about Sweet Briar College

What is Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate?

Sweet Briar College accepts 72% of applicants, from 1,136 applications.

How much does Sweet Briar College cost?

Tuition and fees are $24,740. Families earning under $30,000 pay $11,734 on average after aid.

Does Sweet Briar College require SAT or ACT scores?

Sweet Briar College requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Sweet Briar College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 21 and 27 on the ACT.

What is Sweet Briar College's graduation rate?

48% of students graduate within six years.