Overview

Sweet Briar College is a Comprehensive institution located in Sweet Briar, VA, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 1052
Sweet Briar, VA  24595
United States

Contact Aaron Basko
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@sbc.edu
Phone: 434-381-6326

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/commerce, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Science	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Archeology	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,192

Applied

954

Accepted

456

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,192

Females Applied

954

Females Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.54

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	August 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	573	470	580
SAT Math	530	20	26
ACT Composite	22	18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

22,620

Private

Fees

970

Full-time student fees

14,250

Room & board

Financial Aid

18,361

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,137

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

25,522

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

1,744

Avg. Loan Aid

12,106

Avg. Grant Aid

6,712

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

456

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

47%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.69%
Black or African American	9.6%
White or Caucasian	69.64%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.56%
Asian	2.9%
Two or more races	1.56%
Other	4.24%

Gender

Male (0%)

Female (100%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	93%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fling, Founder' Day and Winter Mixer

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
front gate security

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No

Faculty

63

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 47

Part-time - 16

Male - 24

Female - 39