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

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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

1,204

Applied

912

Accepted

457

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,204

Females Applied

912

Females Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

2.88

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	August 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	573	520	680
SAT Math	530	500	680
ACT Composite	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

24,740

Private

Fees

1,000

Full-time student fees

15,230

Room & board

Financial Aid

20,669

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,045

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

25,824

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,035

Avg. Loan Aid

10,289

Avg. Grant Aid

15,787

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

58%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

457

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

50%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.66%
Black or African American	8.43%
White or Caucasian	69.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.89%
Asian	2.66%
Two or more races	1.33%
Other	3.77%

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

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fling, Founders 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

More
Tap Clubs

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

74

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 50

Part-time - 24

Male - 31

Female - 43