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Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VAPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Less Selective • 76% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Sweet Briar College is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Sweet Briar, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 443 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 76%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
443 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
76% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading560 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
76%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences21% of degrees
Biological Sciences18% of degrees
Engineering13% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $62,485
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Archeology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Philosophy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,758
In-State Tuition$26,160
Out-of-State Tuition$26,160
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$35,533
+46% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,943
Completion Signals
52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$227/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
0%
Men100%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 0% men and 100% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$63,847
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