Sweet Briar College
Women's college · Sweet Briar, VA · 443 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
76%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1100–1310
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$21,856
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$45,462
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
57%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Sweet Briar College?
Sweet Briar College accepts about 76 of every 100 applicants (76%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1310 on the SAT. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1100, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says Sweet Briar College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sweet Briar College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Sweet Briar College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $45,462 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,856 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $27,680 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$27,680
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$27,680
- Room & board$15,760
- Total cost of attendance$45,462
- Average net price after grants$21,856
Popular majors
Biology, Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, Visual & Performing Arts.
Sweet Briar College FAQ
- What is Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate?
- 76% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Sweet Briar College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1100–1310. Aim for 1310 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is Sweet Briar College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Sweet Briar College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sweet Briar College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Sweet Briar College cost?
- About $45,462 a year before aid; $21,856 on average after grants.
- What is Sweet Briar College's FAFSA school code?
- 003742. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Sweet Briar College receives your information.
- What is Sweet Briar College's graduation rate?
- 57% of students finish within six years.
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