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Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar,
VA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate76%
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About Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women featuring a unique Women's Leadership Core Curriculum, a distinguished equestrian program, an ABET-accredited engineering department, and much more. Our expansive campus in Virginia is regularly named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country.
Sweet Briar College is a private, nonprofit college in the rural area of Sweet Briar, Virginia. Sweet Briar College was founded in 1901. The college enrolls around 460 students a year, including 457 undergraduate students.
Sweet Briar College Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Sweet Briar College. Sweet Briar College admitted 76% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 1,204 applications received in 2022, 912 students were offered admission.
| Sweet Briar College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 76% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 65% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 65% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 20% |
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Sweet Briar College is located in Sweet Briar, Virginia,.
If you want to see Sweet Briar College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 29 to Sweet Briar, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lynchburg Regional.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Sweet Briar College and Sweet Briar are like without leaving home.
College Info
Sweet Briar College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Sweet Briar College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Sweet Briar College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1120 - 1380
Math SAT Range
490 - 680
Reading SAT Range
520 - 680
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1380 and Above
Good
1120 to 1380
Avg
1120 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Sweet Briar College students is 1080. Applicants with SAT scores of 1380 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Sweet Briar College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1120 to 1380 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1120 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Sweet Briar College.
Sweet Briar College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$41,230
In State$41,230
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$23,730
$23,730
Fees
$1,380
$1,380
Housing
$14,720
$14,720
Books
$1,400
$1,400
Student Life
Unknown
Full TimeUnknown
Part Time54%
In State46%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
460
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
76%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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