Sweet Briar, VA
Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 72% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 724 | 575 | 104 | 79% |
| 2020 | 873 | 663 | 122 | 76% |
| 2021 | 1,192 | 954 | 177 | 80% |
| 2022 | 1,204 | 912 | 154 | 76% |
| 2023 | 1,136 | 815 | 138 | 72% |
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Sweet Briar College has an acceptance rate of 72% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 815 of 1,136 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
1,136 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 138 enrolled.
No. Sweet Briar College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 72% — it has become more selective.