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Sweet Briar College
Most applicants get into Sweet Briar College — 75.5% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Sweet Briar College anchors the college town of Sweet Briar, VA, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. Sweet Briar College enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country.
Faculty pay averages $82,968 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 443 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1310 — above the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Sweet Briar College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Sweet Briar College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1100–1310 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Sweet Briar College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 630 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Sweet Briar College received 1,136 applications and admitted 815 (71.7%), with 138 enrolling.
How Sweet Briar College compares
| Sweet Briar College | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.5% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,160 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,943 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Sweet Briar College's median earnings are $51,943 — below the Virginia benchmark of $53,453. Weigh that against the $26,160 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Sweet Briar College lists tuition at $26,160 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Sweet Briar College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $26,160 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 443 undergraduates, Sweet Briar College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
51.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Sweet Briar College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Sweet Briar College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1310 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate?
71.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 815 admitted from 1,136 applicants.
How much does Sweet Briar College cost?
At Sweet Briar College, published tuition is $26,160 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Sweet Briar College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Sweet Briar College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,943 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- Shenandoah University — 77% admitted
- Roanoke College — 83.1% admitted
- Virginia Military Institute — 71.3% admitted
- Virginia Wesleyan University — 72.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.