A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Sweet Briar College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
Sweet Briar College is a women's college. All students enrolled at Sweet Briar College are female with a gender ratio of 100% women to 0% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Sweet Briar College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0%
|
| Women |
100%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0
|
| Women |
460
|
Sweet Briar College serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 43 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
43%
|
| Out of State |
49%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
8%
|
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233718 IPEDS survey data for Sweet Briar College.