Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
Sweet Briar College, based in Sweet Briar, Virginia, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 443 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,943 ten years after enrollment, which is 27% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 50.3%. Mmedian graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.92x. The average net price after financial aid is $17,758 per year. The most popular programs include Business, Natural Resources Conservation, Biology, Psychology, and Engineering Science.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,943
Graduation Rate
50.3%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$17,758
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.73x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.92x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
443
Admission Rate
75.5%
Average SAT
1230
Retention Rate
69.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$26,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,160
Pell Grant Rate
31.0%
Federal Loan Rate
46.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,734
Income $30K–$48K
$12,568
Income $48K–$75K
$15,247
Income $110K+
$24,710
Student Demographics
White
70.2%
Black
8.3%
Hispanic
6.3%
Asian
2.9%
Two or More Races
0.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
71.8%
Accreditations
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (17)
Bachelor (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business | Not reported | 11 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology | Not reported | 9 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 9 |
| Engineering Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 5 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Archeology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 1 |
| Economics | Bachelor | 1 |