Sweet Briar College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Sweet Briar College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

75.7%

Admission Difficulty for Sweet Briar College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Sweet Briar College is 75.7%. Its admission rate is the 17th lowest in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Sweet Briar College and can you get accepted?

Sweet Briar College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 912 out of the 1,204 who applied were admitted.

Sweet Briar College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Sweet Briar College?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Sweet Briar College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.54 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1190 on the SAT
Score 26 on the ACT

Sweet Briar College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.54

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Sweet Briar College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Sweet Briar College are to have around a 3.54 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.54 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Sweet Briar College accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Sweet Briar College is 3.54 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #23 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Sweet Briar College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Sweet Briar College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	34.4%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	14.7%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	11.8%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	23.5%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	12.7%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.9%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Sweet Briar College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Sweet Briar College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 22% of students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1020-1360

Applicants Submitting SAT

22%

SAT Scores for Sweet Briar College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	520
Math 25th Percentile	500
Composite 25th Percentile	1020

SAT Scores for Sweet Briar College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	680
Math 75th Percentile	680
Composite 75th Percentile	1360
Average SAT Score	1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Sweet Briar College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College is 1190 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1360. Students who get into Sweet Briar College score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers.. Sweet Briar College ranks #15 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1190 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Sweet Briar College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Sweet Briar College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1190, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1360 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Sweet Briar College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1360 and Above	Good	>86%
1190 to 1360	Avg +	76%-86%
1020 to 1190	Avg -	62%-76%
850 to 1020	Reach	47%-62%
Less than 850	Low	<47%

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Sweet Briar College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-30

Applicants Submitting ACT

15%

ACT Scores for Sweet Briar College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	22
Math 25th Percentile	21
Composite 25th Percentile	22

ACT Scores for Sweet Briar College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	30
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	30
Average ACT Score	26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Sweet Briar College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Sweet Briar College is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 30. The school ranks #15 in Virginia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

15 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Sweet Briar College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Sweet Briar College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Sweet Briar College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 76% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 30 ACT score.

Sweet Briar College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30 and Above	Good	>86%
26 to 30	Avg +	76%-86%
22 to 26	Avg -	62%-76%
18 to 22	Reach	47%-62%
Less than 18	Low	<47%

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Sweet Briar College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,204	0	1,204
Accepted	912	0	912
Acceptance Rate	76%	NaN	76%
Enrolled	154	0	154
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	17%	NaN	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Sweet Briar College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Sweet Briar College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Sweet Briar College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Sweet Briar College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Sweet Briar College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.54 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1190 and ACT of 26 will almost guarantee your admission.