C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
36/100 · earnings-weighted

Sweet Briar College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Sweet Briar, Virginia 24595
🌐 www.sbc.edu/
Sweet Briar College — acceptance rate 72%, tuition $23,730
Sweet Briar College — acceptance rate 72%, tuition $23,730
Sweet Briar College campus, Sweet Briar, VA
Sweet Briar College campus, Sweet Briar, VA. Photo: Annette Teng, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 48%
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
F
26/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
F
20/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

464
Total Enrollment
48%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
72%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Sweet Briar College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,943
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,533
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
51.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,230
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
31%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 52% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 21st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $23,730 $23,730
Total Cost (On-Campus) $44,080 $44,080

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

464
Total Students
100%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 5%
Black 9%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 91%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sweet Briar College?
Sweet Briar College has an acceptance rate of 72%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Sweet Briar College?
Tuition at Sweet Briar College is $23,730 for in-state students and $23,730 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Sweet Briar College?
The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is 48%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Sweet Briar College a good school?
Sweet Briar College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Sweet Briar College?
Sweet Briar College has a total enrollment of 464 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology