School Information

61.9
Total Enrollment 756
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 8 : 1

Sweet Briar College

http://www.sbc.edu
134 Chapel Drive, Sweet Briar, Virginia 24595-9998
(434) 381-6100

Sweet Briar College prepares women (and at the graduate level, men as well) to be productive, responsible members of a world community. It focuses on personal and professional achievement through a customized educational program that combines the liberal arts, preparation for careers, and individual development. The faculty and staff guide students to become active learners, to reason clearly, to speak and write persuasively, and to lead with integrity. They do so by creating an educational environment that is both intense and supportive and where learning occurs in many different venues, including the classroom, the community and the world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 11%
 
School Costs

At Sweet Briar College, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 76.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $18,186), and 42% receive loans ($6,406 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,460.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Sweet Briar College is $26,047 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 572 people applied to Sweet Briar College. Of the applicants, 82.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 33.0% accepted (0.0% male and 3.4% female)

Of the 745 undergraduate students at Sweet Briar College, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (96.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 36.0% of the 11 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     43.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     78.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     69.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     71.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     60.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 1
Admissions Office Phone 434.381.6152
Admissions Office Email admissions@sbc.edu
Admissions Office Address Sweet Briar College Admissions Office P.O. Box 1052 Sweet Briar, VA 24595
Admissions Transfer URL http://www2.sbc.edu/admissions/transfer.html?transfer
Admissions Website http://www2.sbc.edu/admissions/graduate_requirements.html?graduate (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www2.sbc.edu/admissions/first_year_apply.html?apply
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Sweet Briar College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Sweet Briar College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 628
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 520
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 618
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Sweet Briar College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
German Studies 0
Italian Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 20
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 20
Business/Commerce, General 20
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer Science 0
Education 13
Curriculum and Instruction 1
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 12
Engineering 3
Engineering Science 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 1
Engineering/Industrial Management 1
English language and literature/letters 7
Creative Writing 6
English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 9
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 2
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 1
Italian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 4
History 5
History, General 5
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural resources and conservation 7
Environmental Science 1
Environmental Studies 6
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 5
Chemistry, General 2
Physics, General 0
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics 3
Psychology 4
Psychology, General 4
Social sciences 25
Anthropology 5
Archeology 2
Economics, General 7
International Relations and Affairs 3
Political Science and Government, General 4
Sociology 4
Visual and performing arts 16
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
Dance, General 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 7
Music, General 1
 
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