Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar College is a very small, four-year, highly residential school, located in a fringe rural area (Sweet Briar, Virginia). It is a private non-religious school (not-for-profit), located in the exciting East Coast area of the country.

Elisabeth S. Muhlenfeld is the President of the school. You can find more information about Sweet Briar College by visiting their website.

Sweet Briar College has a closed admissions policy. This doesn't mean you won't be able to be admitted to the school, but that you should contact the admissions office for complete admissions information. In order to apply for admittance, you will need your high school GPA, transcripts, and standardized test scores, such as those from an ACT or SAT. (Check with the admissions office to see which tests are acceptable.) It is also recommend (but not required) that you supply your high school ranking. If English is not your primary language, it is required that you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with your admissions application.

Of those who applied to the school, 80% were admitted. There are currently 751 students enrolled in the Sweet Briar College.

If it fits better with your needs, the school also offers some programs via distance learning.

The school has on-campus housing available for up to 551 students. On-campus housing costs average about $3,810 per year. You may also choose to participate in a meals program (20 meals per week) for an additional $5,670. (This could be a weekly, monthly, or term amount. Check with the school's admissions office for further information.)

The average tuition for out-of-state full-time undergraduates is approximately $23,340. If you are an in-state student, then the average tuition is approximately $23,340. Any tuition figures are exclusive of required fees, books, and supplies. The fees can vary, but books typically average about $600. It is estimated that the total cost for an in-state student is $34,770 per year and $34,770 per year for an out-of-state student. If you choose to live off-campus, then it is possible for costs to be higher.

Contact Information:
    Sweet Briar College
    134 Chapel Drive
    Sweet Briar, VA  24595

Other Information:
    Enrollment: 751
    Website: http://www.sbc.edu
    General Info: 434-381-6100
    Admissions: 434-381-6142
    Financial Aid: 434-381-6156

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