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Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, Virginia 24595-9998

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Sweet Briar College is a private institution in Sweet Briar with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1227, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 463 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,943 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,383.

Established
1901
Motto
Rosam quae meruit ferat
Type
Private women's liberal arts college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
72%Acceptance
1227SAT Avg
463Students
9:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$51,943Earnings 10yr
$23,383Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1227

Reading & WritingMid: 580
560670
MathMid: 560
540640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2127

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$25,110
Room & Board$14,720
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$41,832
Average Net Price$23,383
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,674
$30–48K$18,456
$48–75K$20,468
$75–110K$26,738
$110K+$31,184

Programs (35)

Student Body

Undergrads
463
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 9%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.1%
Freshman Retention76.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,533
8 Years$46,254
10 Years$51,943

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