Sweet Briar College

Consult with Sweet Briar College's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who submit their applications to Sweet Briar College for the fall semester should hear back from Sweet Briar College by August 1.

Sweet Briar College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Sweet Briar College's admissions stats.

Sweet Briar College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Mean SAT Score	1080
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	65%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	42%
Waitlist	No

Sweet Briar College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Sweet Briar College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Sweet Briar College?

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Sweet Briar College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Sweet Briar College directly for more information about early applications.

Sweet Briar College accepts around 85% of early action applicants and 80% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2021, Sweet Briar College admitted 111 of the 13 who applied early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Sweet Briar College Admissions

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Transferring to Sweet Briar College

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Sweet Briar College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Sweet Briar College

Wondering what factors are considered by Sweet Briar College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Sweet Briar College for more information on admission factors.

Sweet Briar College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Sweet Briar College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Sweet Briar College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Letter(s) of Recommendation		2
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Sweet Briar College?

Students admitted to Sweet Briar College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Sweet Briar College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Sweet Briar College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 65% of Sweet Briar College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 42% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Sweet Briar College?

To be competitive with other Sweet Briar College applicants, you should aim to earn between 520 and 630 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Sweet Briar College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 630 and 25% of scored lower than 520, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Sweet Briar College student is 1080.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Sweet Briar College students scored 26 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Sweet Briar College students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Sweet Briar College?

To be most competitive at Sweet Briar College, you should strive to earn between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Sweet Briar College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Sweet Briar College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Sweet Briar College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Sweet Briar College.

Transfer students can enroll in Sweet Briar College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Sweet Briar College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Sweet Briar College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Sweet Briar College.

Does Sweet Briar College accept transfer credits?

✅ Sweet Briar College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Sweet Briar College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Sweet Briar College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Sweet Briar College?

❌ No, Sweet Briar College is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate?

✅ Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate is 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Sweet Briar College?

🟨 Sweet Briar College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Sweet Briar College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Sweet Briar College was 85% in 2021.

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