Sweet Briar College

(Sweet Briar, VA)

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

82.3%
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

$40,776
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $27,335
  • $27,335
  • $12,541
  • $900

Will I Like It

919
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

Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Dancing, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, French Club, German Club, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Young Democrats

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 Drive
Sweet Briar, VA 24595-9998
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