Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Sweet Briar, VA. It enrolls about 464 students and admits roughly 72% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Sweet Briar, VA 24595 |
| County | Amherst County |
| Enrollment | 464 |
| Acceptance rate | 72% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,136 / 815 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $25,110 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $25,110 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 48% |
| Transfer-out rate | 1% |
| Full-time retention rate | 77% |
| Campus setting | Rural: Fringe |
| Size category | Under 1,000 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 560–670 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–27 |
| Website | www.sbc.edu/ |
| Phone | 4343816100 |
Admissions
About 1,136 students applied and 815 were admitted. Of those admitted, 138 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $25,110 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 79 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 48% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Sweet Briar College is in Sweet Briar, VA, Amherst County. Its coordinates are 37.5567, -79.0810.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Sweet Briar College?
About 72% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,136 applicants.
How much does Sweet Briar College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $25,110 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Sweet Briar College?
About 464 students are enrolled.