Sweet Briar College
Highest Degree Offered
Master's Degree
Tuition per Year (in state)
$31,095
Surrounding Environment
Suburb: Small
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.
134 Chapel Drive
Sweet Briar, VA 24595-9998
General Info: 434.381.6100
Website: www.sbc.edu
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Sweet Briar College
Admissions
Application Fee: $40
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Completion of college-prepatory program
- Recommendations
- Admission test scores
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Number of Applicants Applicants Admitted Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time Part Time
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 166 enrolled students, or 86%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 480 610 Math 433 580 Writing 473 600
ACT The ACT was taken by 75 enrolled students, or 39%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 22 28 Math 19 25
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Sweet Briar College
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2009-2010
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State Out-Of-State Books & Supplies On-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses
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Sweet Briar College
Programs
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| Majors | Degree Type |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | Bachelor's Degree |
| Archeology | Bachelor's Degree |
| Art History, Criticism & Conservation | Bachelor's Degree |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Chemistry, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Master's Degree |
| Dance, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Drama & Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Engineering Science | Bachelor's Degree |
| English Language & Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Environmental Science (New) | Bachelor's Degree |
| Environmental Studies (New) | Bachelor's Degree |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Foreign Languages/Modern Languages, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| French Language & Literature | Bachelor's Degree |
| German Language & Literature | Bachelor's Degree |
| German Studies (New) | Bachelor's Degree |
| History, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Industrial Management (New) | Bachelor's Degree |
| Italian Studies (New) | Bachelor's Degree |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematics & Statistics, Other | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Music, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Philosophy | Bachelor's Degree |
| Physics, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Political Science & Government, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's Degree |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree |
| Spanish Language & Literature | Bachelor's Degree |
| Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Levels & Methods, Other | Master's Degree |
| Theoretical & Mathematical Physics | Bachelor's Degree |
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Sweet Briar College
Financial Aid
Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: Contact School
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Sweet Briar College
Enrollment
| Undergraduate: | 747 |
| Graduate: | 13 |
| School Total: | 760 |
| By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 25 / 3% | 1 / 8% |
| Women | 722 / 97% | 12 / 92% |
| By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| International | 18 / 2% | 0 / 0% |
| African-American | 39 / 5% | 0 / 0% |
| Native American | 3 / 0% | 0 / 0% |
| Asian | 17 / 2% | 0 / 0% |
| Hispanic | 39 / 5% | 0 / 0% |
| Caucasian | 620 / 83% | 12 / 92% |
| Other | 6 / 1% | 0 / 0% |
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Sweet Briar College
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
Library: Has Own Library
Teacher Certification Details:
- Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
- Students must completed their preparation at another institution for certain areas of specialization.
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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Sweet Briar College
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Not applicable Basketball: Not applicable Baseball: Not applicable Cross Country/Track: Not applicable
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