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Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, Virginia · Private · 443 undergrads

Sweet Briar College admits 76% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Sweet Briar College?

76% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1100–1310 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,239 applied, 936 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Sweet Briar College cost?

$21,856 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $45,462.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$12,837
$30,000–$48,000$15,967
$48,000–$75,000$19,961
$75,000–$110,000$24,524
over $110,000$31,663

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Sweet Briar College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Sweet Briar College's fall 2027 rule yet. Sweet Briar College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Sweet Briar College's site

What it's like

443
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Sweet Briar, VA.
69%
of first-years come back for year two.
47%
finish in four years. 48% within six.
$55k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Questions people ask

What is Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate?
76% for fall 2024: 936 of 1,239 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Sweet Briar College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1100 to 1310 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Sweet Briar College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,961 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $45,462.
What is Sweet Briar College's graduation rate?
48% of students finish within six years and 47% within four (IPEDS).