Sweet Briar College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3159 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #878 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #810 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1516 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 464
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- sbc.edu
Sweet Briar College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Sweet Briar College has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 72% | |
| Applicants | 1,136 | 1,136 | |
| Admissions | 815 | 815 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 138 | 138 |
43 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sweet Briar College are 1100-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sweet Briar College are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 315 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 22 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (4%) |
| Asian | 13 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 4 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Sweet Briar College is $25,598 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,674 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,456 |
| $48-75K | $20,468 |
| $75-110K | $26,738 |
| $110K+ | $31,184 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,730 | $12,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,730 | $12,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,730 | $12,300 |
| Fee in-district | $1,380 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,380 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,380 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 561 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,720 |
Sweet Briar College majors
Sweet Briar College has granted 72 bachelor's degrees across 16 programs and 3 master's in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sweet Briar College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Environmental Science | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 9 | |
| Engineering Science | 6 | |
| Creative Writing | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | |
| Archeology | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 72 | 3 |
Sweet Briar College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 48% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sweet Briar College has published 745 scientific papers with 11,417 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, History, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 20 |
| 1993 | 12 | 24 |
| 1994 | 11 | 21 |
| 1995 | 19 | 29 |
| 1996 | 9 | 39 |
| 1997 | 4 | 95 |
| 1998 | 9 | 35 |
| 1999 | 9 | 39 |
| 2000 | 13 | 36 |
| 2001 | 8 | 124 |
| 2002 | 17 | 63 |
| 2003 | 20 | 117 |
| 2004 | 17 | 193 |
| 2005 | 19 | 149 |
| 2006 | 21 | 156 |
| 2007 | 16 | 210 |
| 2008 | 16 | 289 |
| 2009 | 19 | 391 |
| 2010 | 23 | 319 |
| 2011 | 21 | 369 |
| 2012 | 31 | 410 |
| 2013 | 21 | 466 |
| 2014 | 16 | 456 |
| 2015 | 16 | 492 |
| 2016 | 12 | 565 |
| 2017 | 13 | 568 |
| 2018 | 18 | 631 |
| 2019 | 7 | 849 |
| 2020 | 13 | 706 |
| 2021 | 43 | 725 |
| 2022 | 13 | 686 |
| 2023 | 21 | 700 |
| 2024 | 16 | 677 |
Sweet Briar College alumni
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Diana Muldaur
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Diana Muldaur is an American film and television actress. Muldaur's television roles include Rosalind Shays on L.A. Law and Dr. Katherine Pulaski in the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She appeared in two episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series in the late 1960s, playing different roles (Drs. Miranda Jones and Ann Mulhall). She has been nominated for an Emmy twice, as a supporting actress on L.A. Law in 1990 and 1991.
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Colleen Bell
- Occupations
- philanthropisttelevision producer
- Biography
-
Colleen Bell is an American television producer known for her work on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful and for her involvement in various social issues. She was appointed Director of the California Film Commission by Governor Gavin Newsom on May 23, 2019, to manage the state's tax credit program, increase the representation of women and minorities, and promote California as a production locale. She was appointed United States Ambassador to Hungary by United States President Barack Obama and took office on January 21, 2015.
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Teresa Tomlinson
- Enrolled in Sweet Briar College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Teresa Pike Tomlinson is an American politician and attorney. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She was elected and served as the 69th Mayor of Columbus, Georgia, in 2010. On January 3, 2011, she was sworn in as the city's first female mayor.
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Sally Miller Gearhart
- Enrolled in Sweet Briar College
- Studied in 1952
- Occupations
- women's rights activistuniversity teachernovelistwriterscience fiction writer
- Biography
-
Sally Miller Gearhart was an American teacher, feminist, science-fiction writer, and political activist. In 1973, she became the first open lesbian to obtain a tenure-track faculty position when she was hired by San Francisco State University, where she helped establish one of the first women and gender study programs in the country. She later became a nationally known gay rights activist.
General info
| Alternative names | SBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | Rosam quae meruit ferat She who earns the rose may bear it |
| Colors | pink, green |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 219 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 134 Chapel Drive Sweet Briar, Virginia, 24595-9998 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 4343816100 |