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Sweet Briar College

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Overview

Sweet Briar College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Sweet Briar, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1901, Sweet Briar College (SBC) is a women only institution officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. SBC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 125-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 80-89%. This makes it a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. SBC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Sweet Briar College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Sweet Briar College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Sweet Briar College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Sweet Briar College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
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Acronym SBC
Founded 1901
Motto Rosam quae meruit ferat
She who earns the rose may bear it
Colours Pink and green
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Location

Address 134 Chapel Drive
Sweet Briar
24595-9998 Virginia
United States
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Sweet Briar College Phone Number (434) 381 6100
Sweet Briar College Fax Number (434) 381 6152
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Sweet Briar College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1920


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Sweet Briar College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Sweet Briar College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Sweet Briar College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Sweet Briar College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Sweet Briar College's academic range and degree level offering.



Sweet Briar College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Sweet Briar College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Sweet Briar College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Sweet Briar College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Sweet Briar College.



Sweet Briar College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Sweet Briar College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Sweet Briar College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Sweet Briar College Admission Info


Sweet Briar College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Sweet Briar College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.


Sweet Briar College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Sweet Briar College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Sweet Briar College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Sweet Briar College's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 1056
Sweet Briar 24595
(434) 3816330
4343816330

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Sweet Briar College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Sweet Briar College Size and Profile


Sweet Briar College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Sweet Briar College has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


Sweet Briar College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Sweet Briar College's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Sweet Briar College's Control Type Control Type

Sweet Briar College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Sweet Briar College's Entity Type Entity Type

Sweet Briar College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Sweet Briar College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Sweet Briar College's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Sweet Briar College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Sweet Briar College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Sweet Briar College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Sweet Briar College is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Sweet Briar College Facilities


Sweet Briar College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Sweet Briar College's Library
Sweet Briar College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 171,245 physical volumes, 4,314 physical media, 140,356 digital/electronic media and 152 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Sweet Briar College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Sweet Briar College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Sweet Briar College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 561 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Sweet Briar College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Sweet Briar College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Sweet Briar College Services


Sweet Briar College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Sweet Briar College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Sweet Briar College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported
This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.


Sweet Briar College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Sweet Briar College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Sweet Briar College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Sweet Briar College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Sweet Briar College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet Briar College public or private?

Sweet Briar College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Sweet Briar College profit or non-profit?

Sweet Briar College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Sweet Briar College in terms of enrollment?

Sweet Briar College has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Sweet Briar College in terms of academic staff?

Sweet Briar College's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is Sweet Briar College a coeducational institution?

Sweet Briar College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.

What academic calendar does Sweet Briar College use?

Sweet Briar College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Sweet Briar College affiliated with?

None.

Does Sweet Briar College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Sweet Briar College's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Sweet Briar College SBC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro). International students: 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Sweet Briar College SBC located?

Sweet Briar College is located in Sweet Briar, Virginia, United States. Address: 134 Chapel Drive.

Is Sweet Briar College SBC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Sweet Briar College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1920).

Does Sweet Briar College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Sweet Briar College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Sweet Briar College have a university library?

Yes Sweet Briar College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 171,245 physical volumes, 4,314 physical media, 140,356 digital/electronic media and 152 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Sweet Briar College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Sweet Briar College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Sweet Briar College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 561 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Sweet Briar College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Sweet Briar College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Sweet Briar College offer career services?

Yes

Does Sweet Briar College offer distance learning?

Not reported This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Does Sweet Briar College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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