Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, Virginia · Private
Sweet Briar College admitted 76% of 1,204 applicants (Common Data Set 2022-2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1120–1380 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 48% of students graduate within six years.
This college’s newest public report is from 2022-2023, so some numbers may be out of date.
Your chances at Sweet Briar College
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Application deadlines
Sweet Briar College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Sweet Briar College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 78% (77 of 99), compared with 76% for all applicants.
Sweet Briar College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Sweet Briar College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Race or ethnicity
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.88 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $44,080 a year. After grants, students paid $25,598 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Sweet Briar College’s acceptance rate?
Sweet Briar College admitted 76% of applicants: 912 of 1,204 (Common Data Set 2022-2023).
When is Sweet Briar College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Sweet Briar College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1120 to 1380, with a median around 1250. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Sweet Briar College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Sweet Briar College have supplemental essays?
No. Sweet Briar College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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