Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar College (Sweet Briar, SBC) is a private women's liberal arts college in Sweet Briar, Amherst County, Virginia, United States. It was established in 1901 by Indiana Fletcher Williams in memory of her deceased daughter, Daisy. The college formally opened its doors in 1906 and granted the B.A. degree for the first time in 1910. Sweet Briar is known for its campus with its historic Georgian Revival architecture by Ralph Adams Cram and its 3,250 acres (13.2 km2) of hills, forests, and fields.
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76%
Acceptance
$17,758
Net price
443
Enrollment
52%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
76%
Acceptance rate
1,230
SAT average
25
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,758
Average net price
$26,160
In-state tuition
$26,160
Out-of-state tuition
$15,230
Room & board
$1,400
Books & supplies
$43,898
Total cost of attendance
31%
Students receiving Pell grants
47%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$51,943
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$35,533
Median earnings (6 yrs)
52%
Graduation rate
69%
Retention rate
78%
Earn more than a HS grad
$22,377
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
443
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
23%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Sweet Briar College FAQ
Is Sweet Briar College a public or private school?
Sweet Briar College is a private nonprofit institution located in Sweet Briar, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at Sweet Briar College?
Sweet Briar College has an acceptance rate of 76%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Sweet Briar College cost?
The average annual net price at Sweet Briar College is $17,758 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $26,160.
What is the graduation rate at Sweet Briar College?
About 52% of students at Sweet Briar College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Sweet Briar College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Sweet Briar College students earn a median of $51,943 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Sweet Briar College?
Admitted students at Sweet Briar College have an average SAT score of 1,230 and an ACT midpoint of 25. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Sweet Briar College?
Sweet Briar College enrolls about 443 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Annette Teng · CC BY 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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