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Sweet Briar College

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$28,408Avg. Net Price
31%Grad Rate
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Sweet Briar College Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is SBC's enrollment deposit?

Sweet Briar College requires a deposit of $250 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

50.70%

Sweet Briar College is in the top 50.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

35.10%

Sweet Briar College is in the top 35.10% of colleges in the state of Virginia for deposit cost. 9.30% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

43.90%

Sweet Briar College is in the top 43.90% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% of private colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Sweet Briar College educates a diverse community of 460 students, with 457 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 3 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

460


Total Undergraduates

457

Total Graduates

3


Full-Time vs Part-Time

98% Full-Time

2% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Sweet Briar College has a 76% acceptance rate. Sweet Briar College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1220 and the average ACT score is 25.


Acceptance Rate

76%

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SAT

Students submitting SAT

21%

Total Score

400

1600

10201360

Reading and Writing

200

800

520680

Math

200

800

500680

ACT

Students submitting ACT

15%

Composite Score

0

36

2230

English

0

36

2230

Math

0

36

2127

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Location

Located in Sweet Briar, VA, Sweet Briar College offers students a rural experience with all the advantages of a peaceful setting away from urban distractions.


City

Sweet Briar


County

Amherst County


State

Virginia


Country

United States


Urbanization

Rural: Fringe

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About

Sweet Briar College features a student-focused approach with a 8 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

8 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


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Cost

Sweet Briar College makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $28,408 with 97% of students receiving financial assistance including 37% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$28,408


Received Aid

97%


Pell Recipients

37%


Tuition

$12,555 In-State

$12,555 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Sweet Briar College student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 43% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
0 (0%)
Women
457 (100%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
10 (2%)
18-19
233 (51%)
20-21
165 (36%)
22-24
39 (9%)
Over 25
7 (2%)

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Outcomes

Sweet Briar College prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 31% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

31%

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