Sweet Briar College Admission Requirements
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Sweet Briar College Admission Overview
Sweet Briar College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Sweet Briar College admitted 75.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (A-) and SAT 1100-1310. Sweet Briar College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Sweet Briar College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Sweet Briar College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Sweet Briar College
Acceptance Rate
The Sweet Briar College acceptance rate is 75.5%. Last year, 936 of 1,239 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Sweet Briar College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Sweet Briar College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.54Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Sweet Briar College typically have around a 3.54 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Sweet Briar College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #23 in Virginia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Sweet Briar College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1100-1310Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
9%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 540
- Composite 1100
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 640
- Composite 1310
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Sweet Briar College typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1100–1310) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. Sweet Briar College ranks #13 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1100 to 1310
SAT policy
Sweet Briar College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Sweet Briar College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Sweet Briar College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Sweet Briar College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Sweet Briar College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1100-1310); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233718.
GPA calculator: Sweet Briar College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026