Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar College Overview

Sweet Briar College is a private, nonprofit school in a rural setting in Sweet Briar, Virginia. Sweet Briar College was founded in 1901 and the school enrolls around 458 students per year, which includes 456 undergraduates. Sweet Briar College provides on-campus housing for up to 750 students. Most students live in off campus housing.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by August 1.

Student Activities at Sweet Briar College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Sweet Briar College's theater groups.

Sweet Briar College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Sweet Briar College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Sweet Briar College on the Student Life page.

Is Sweet Briar College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what Sweet Briar College offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

Sweet Briar College Acceptance Rate 2022

Sweet Briar College is not difficult to get into. Around 80% of applicants get into Sweet Briar College each year. Out of 1,192 applications received in 2022, 954 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Sweet Briar College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 32% of students who started at Sweet Briar College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Sweet Briar College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Sweet Briar College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Sweet Briar College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Sweet Briar College's endowment was valued at $64 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $77,467 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Sweet Briar College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Sweet Briar College meets 77% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Sweet Briar College full-time are awarded $19,137 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $30,014 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Sweet Briar College.

Based on this information, is Sweet Briar College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Sweet Briar College a good school for you?

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Where is Sweet Briar College?

Sweet Briar College is located in the rural setting of Sweet Briar, Virginia.

If you want to see Sweet Briar College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 29 to Sweet Briar, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lynchburg Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Sweet Briar College and Sweet Briar are like without leaving home.

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