Sweet Briar College

#2894 / #817
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 college in Sweet Briar, 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
1,19280%42%109522

How Much Does Sweet Briar College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$23,080
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$19,645
30K - 48K$19,052
48K - 75K$22,018
75K - 110K$25,670
110K+$29,274

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
3753687

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:

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Who Are Sweet Briar College's Most Influential Alumni?

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

Janet Lee Bouvier
Janet Lee Bouvier
An American socialite .
Sally Miller Gearhart
Sally Miller Gearhart
An American teacher, feminist, science fiction writer, and political activist.
Fleming Rutledge
An American Episcopal priest & author.
Mary Lee Settle
A Novelist, biographer, academic.
Kitty O'Brien Joyner
Kitty O'Brien Joyner
An American electrical engineer.
Anne Poulet
A .
Marjory Collins
Marjory Collins
An American photographer.
Kristin Kuhns Alexandre
Kristin Kuhns Alexandre
A Journalist.
Anna Chao Pai
Anna Chao Pai
An American geneticist.
Molly Haskell
Molly Haskell
An American film critic.
Diana Muldaur
Diana Muldaur
An American actress.
Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp
An American epidemiologist.

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