Sweet Briar College: what international applicants need

What are Sweet Briar College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Sweet Briar College has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate?

75.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Sweet Briar College admitted 936 of its 1,239 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Sweet Briar College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Sweet Briar College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Sweet Briar College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 540–640 in Math and 560–670 in Reading and Writing (9% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Sweet Briar College's application fee for international students?

Sweet Briar College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Sweet Briar College accept?

Sweet Briar College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Sweet Briar College require?

Sweet Briar College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Sweet Briar College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Sweet Briar College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Sweet Briar College have?

38 of Sweet Briar College's 444 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 8.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Sweet Briar College cost for international students?

Sweet Briar College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $26,160, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $15,230. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $45,640 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source