Admissions Overview
The admission process at Sweet Briar College has a 72% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Sweet Briar College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
72%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
1,136
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
17%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Sweet Briar College has a 72% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Sweet Briar College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Sweet Briar College. About 25% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,100 to 1,310. Additionally, about 9% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 21 to 27.
SAT Scores
25% of students submitted400
1600
1100 – 1310
200
800
560 – 670
200
800
540 – 640
ACT Scores
9% of students submitted1
36
21 – 27
1
36
20 – 29
1
36
17 – 29
Admission Statistics
1,136 students applied to SBC. Of those, 72% were accepted (815 students). Of these 815 accepted students, 138 chose to enroll.
1,136
Total Applicants
815
Students Admitted
138
Students Enrolled
72%
Acceptance Rate