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Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA

Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$29,010

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
560
75th
640
25th
540

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

NA%

male

100%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 936
Declined 303
Total Received 1,239
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Enrollment

444

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1901, Sweet Briar College is a private liberal arts college for women that is known for its strong emphasis on the humanities and its beautiful, expansive campus. It is located on a 3,300-acre campus in Sweet Briar, Virginia—12 miles from Lynchburg.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 444
Established in 1901
Coeducational Women Only
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

3,250-acre campus in Sweet Briar (Amherst population: 2,199), 12 miles from Lynchburg. Served by bus; major airports serve Richmond (120 miles) and Washington, DC (160 miles); train serves Lynchburg. School operates transportation to neighboring cities and to special events.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Sweet Briar College
134 Chapel Road
Sweet Briar, VA
24595

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
560
75th
640
25th
540

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Common application accepted Yes
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

75%

acceptance rate

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$21,233

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $26,160
Housing & Food $15,230
Additional fees $2,850
Books & supplies $1,400
Total $45,640
Average Financial Aid - $21,233
Total with Avg. Aid $24,407

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $639,262
State $483,125
Institutional $4,766,320
Other external $155,725
Total $6,044,432

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $2,330,048
Other external $81,623
Total $2,411,671
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Financial Aid Resources

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Financial Aid Office

P: 800 381-6156
F: 434 381-6450
financialaid@sbc.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Archeology yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering Science yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
History, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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444

total students

48%

in-state

52%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

444
students

Female
100%
444

Male
0%
0

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

439
students

Female
100%
439

Male
0%
0

1%

5
students

Female
100%
5

Male
0%
0

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Student Breakdown

70%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
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