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Sweet Briar College

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#2926 / #770
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#719
Most Desirable School
Liberal arts college, Sweet Briar, Virginia, US

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About Sweet Briar College

According to Wikipedia, Sweet Briar College is a private women's liberal arts college in Sweet Briar, Amherst County, Virginia. It was established in 1901 by Indiana Fletcher Williams in memory of her deceased daughter, Daisy. The college formally opened its doors in 1906 and granted the B.A. degree for the first time in 1910. It nearly closed in 2015 but was saved by donations and legal actions by alumnae.

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Sweet Briar College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
1,20476%61%119026

How Much Does Sweet Briar College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$23,590
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$22,705
30K - 48K$24,995
48K - 75K$27,999
75K - 110K$30,935
110K+$35,190

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Sweet Briar College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Sweet Briar College, then you can expect to earn an average of $43,500 per year.

Sweet Briar College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
4664624

Where is Sweet Briar College?

Sweet Briar College is located at 134 Chapel Drive, Sweet Briar VA 24595-9998

What Is Sweet Briar College Known For?

Sweet Briar College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Sweet Briar College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Education
#2412
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#2417
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#546
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education Degrees
Mathematics
#2410
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#2454
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#577
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math Degrees
Sociology
#2269
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#2276
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#666
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sociology Degrees
Political Science
#2928
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#2940
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#683
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political-science Degrees
Biology
#3095
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#3021
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#710
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biology Degrees
Chemistry
#3369
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#3384
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#740
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chemistry Degrees
History
#2371
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#2384
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#777
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history Degrees
Physics
#3303
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#2977
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#781
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physics Degrees
Engineering
#4651
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#4658
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#834
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engineering Degrees
Psychology
#2772
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#2786
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#1051
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psychology Degrees
Philosophy
#3604
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#3641
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#1084
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philosophy Degrees
Business
#4244
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#4246
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#1143
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business Degrees
Economics
#6122
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#6125
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#1203
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economics Degrees
Anthropology
#4607
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#4614
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#1570
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anthropology Degrees

Who Are Sweet Briar College's Most Influential Alumni?

Sweet Briar College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Social Work, and Sociology. Here are some of Sweet Briar College's most famous alumni:

Sally Miller Gearhart
Sally Miller Gearhart
An American teacher, feminist, science fiction writer, and political activist.
Mary Lee Settle
A Novelist, biographer, academic.
Molly Haskell
Molly Haskell
An American film critic.
Anna Chao Pai
Anna Chao Pai
An American geneticist.
Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp
An American epidemiologist.
Diana Muldaur
Diana Muldaur
An American actress.
Hallam Hurt
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Carolyn L. Rose
An Archaeological conservator for the Smithsonian Institution.

Who Are Sweet Briar College's Most Influential Faculty?

Rosie Woodroffe
A British ecologist.