Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar College IS different.
We're only for women. If you ask our students why they chose Sweet Briar, they'll talk about the academics, the beautiful campus, the welcoming community, the opportunities to get involved and to lead. Few, if any, will say they chose Sweet Briar because it's a women's college. Yet, many of our distinctive programs and opportunities are a direct result of our single-gender focus.
By specializing in the education of remarkable women, we're more in tune with you as a student and as a person. We provide leadership opportunities and strong academic programs - in the sciences, math, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary medicine and government for example - that typically cater to men at other schools.
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
- February 01, 2012
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1490–1860 SAT Total
- 480–628 SAT Reading
- 460–520 SAT Math
- 480–618 SAT Writing
- 20–27 ACT Composite
- 20–27 ACT English
- 18–26 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $27,335
- $27,335
- $12,541
- $900
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- Rural
- 94% Women
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics
Engineering
Computer Science
Humanities
Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing
Music
General Music & Theory
Performing Arts
Dance, Drama & Theatre
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Archeology, International Relations
Extra Curriculars
Long Description
Sweet Briar, founded in 1901, is a private, liberal arts college for women. The campus has retained a Georgian architectural style of the original campus buildings, designed by Ralph Adams Cram. Its 3,300-acre campus is located in Amherst, 12 miles from Lynchburg.
Mailing Address
134 Chapel DriveSweet Briar, VA 24595-9998












