Welcome to Sweet Briar College
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Archived: 2026-04-23 16:55
Welcome to Sweet Briar College
Where Women Lead
Majors and Minors
Sweet Briar at a Glance
125th Anniversary
Areas of Academic Focus
Engineering, Science, & Technology
Nationally, only 13% of U.S. engineers are female.
Our engineering program is ABET accredited, which means it meets agreed-upon standards set by professional engineering organizations. We excel at preparing women for the field, through project-based, hands-on learning. This focus, shared by all our STEM majors, is exactly what employers and competitive graduate programs told us they are looking for.
See All the Majors & Minors We Offer
Creativity, Design, and the Arts
Sweet Briar has thriving programs in the visual and performing arts, adding vitality to campus life. Rooted in practice, our students make, create and perform in their chosen disciplines from day one. We also benefit from discussions with and performances by a variety of guests artists each year.
See All the Majors & Minors We Offer
Hands-On, Experiential Learning
On our beautiful campus, in close community, we grow into the connected, ethical leaders the world urgently needs. Sweet Briar offers hands-on academics, a focus on women’s leadership, an innovative academic calendar designed for experiential learning, and a deep connection to our land. Together, we learn by doing. In our labs, in our greenhouse, in our barns and on our teams, we shape our community and our future.
See All the Majors & Minors We Offer
Human & Environmental Sustainability
On our 2,847 acres, students can explore sustainability, agriculture and other environmental topics. In our vineyard, apiary and greenhouse, they get to practice what they learn.
See All the Majors & Minors We Offer
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One of only two women’s colleges in the U.S. to offer an ABET-accredited engineering degree program
2,847
Sweet Briar College’s 2,847-acre campus is located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
60%
of Sweet Briar students complete research projects with faculty, three times the national average.
18
For the use of our equine riders, we have more than 18 miles of trails as well as a 130-acre on-campus riding center.
5.8
acres of land per student
“What makes Sweet Briar feel like home to me are the people. The small class sizes allow me to know everyone and to get really close to my professors.”
Damarys Rodrigues
Class of 2024,
Art History and English & Creative Writing
Explore English & Creative Writing
“I never knew how much Sweet Briar would teach me about myself, academically or athletically or leadership wise. And when they say that you’re not just a number here, you’re a student, you’re a person, they mean that in every way.”
Natalie Cockey
Class of 2025, Business and Political Science
Explore Business
“I am incredibly grateful to Sweet Briar for providing such hands-on learning opportunities. Through my coursework and lab experiences, I developed a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical principles.”
Taieba Meem
Class of 2026, Engineering Science
Explore Engineering
“I feel like I’ve grown up at Sweet Briar in a really special way. I’ve found lifelong friends, and I’ve grown academically in very real ways. This has been home for the past four years.”
Melody Cooper
Class of 2025, Archaeology & Ancient Studies, English & Creative Writing, and History
Dig Into Archaeology
Sweet Briar Voices
Riding & Equestrian Life
Our tradition of riding excellence goes back more than 100 years.
Learn more >
In the Wild
Our 2,847-acre campus is a living laboratory and outdoor classroom.
Learn more >
Women’s Leadership
We forge ethical leaders with the skill, compassion, and vision to create a more just and sustainable world.
Learn more >
Our Traditions
A longstanding college tradition, Step Singing is held twice a year.
Learn more >
STEM for Everybody
Engineering at Sweet Briar is based on a hands-on, lab-intensive curriculum.
Learn more >
Russian Human Rights Activist to Serve as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Sweet Briar will welcome Evgenia Kara-Murza for its 2026 Commencement.
Read More
Eras Exhibition Shapes a Year of Learning
Showcasing 2,000 years of art, the exhibition sparked cross-disciplinary learning and hands-on student engagement.
Read More
5 Sweet Briar College Farm Wines Medal in 2026 Governor’s Cup
Sweet Briar College Farm celebrates five wines being recognized in this year’s Governor’s Cup.
Read More
Do you want to be part of the Sweet Briar community? Applying is fast, easy and free.
Apply Today
Where Women Lead
Majors and Minors
Sweet Briar at a Glance
125th Anniversary
Areas of Academic Focus
Engineering, Science, & Technology
Nationally, only 13% of U.S. engineers are female.
Our engineering program is ABET accredited, which means it meets agreed-upon standards set by professional engineering organizations. We excel at preparing women for the field, through project-based, hands-on learning. This focus, shared by all our STEM majors, is exactly what employers and competitive graduate programs told us they are looking for.
See All the Majors & Minors We Offer
Creativity, Design, and the Arts
Sweet Briar has thriving programs in the visual and performing arts, adding vitality to campus life. Rooted in practice, our students make, create and perform in their chosen disciplines from day one. We also benefit from discussions with and performances by a variety of guests artists each year.
See All the Majors & Minors We Offer
Hands-On, Experiential Learning
On our beautiful campus, in close community, we grow into the connected, ethical leaders the world urgently needs. Sweet Briar offers hands-on academics, a focus on women’s leadership, an innovative academic calendar designed for experiential learning, and a deep connection to our land. Together, we learn by doing. In our labs, in our greenhouse, in our barns and on our teams, we shape our community and our future.
See All the Majors & Minors We Offer
Human & Environmental Sustainability
On our 2,847 acres, students can explore sustainability, agriculture and other environmental topics. In our vineyard, apiary and greenhouse, they get to practice what they learn.
See All the Majors & Minors We Offer
1 of 2
One of only two women’s colleges in the U.S. to offer an ABET-accredited engineering degree program
2,847
Sweet Briar College’s 2,847-acre campus is located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
60%
of Sweet Briar students complete research projects with faculty, three times the national average.
18
For the use of our equine riders, we have more than 18 miles of trails as well as a 130-acre on-campus riding center.
5.8
acres of land per student
“What makes Sweet Briar feel like home to me are the people. The small class sizes allow me to know everyone and to get really close to my professors.”
Damarys Rodrigues
Class of 2024,
Art History and English & Creative Writing
Explore English & Creative Writing
“I never knew how much Sweet Briar would teach me about myself, academically or athletically or leadership wise. And when they say that you’re not just a number here, you’re a student, you’re a person, they mean that in every way.”
Natalie Cockey
Class of 2025, Business and Political Science
Explore Business
“I am incredibly grateful to Sweet Briar for providing such hands-on learning opportunities. Through my coursework and lab experiences, I developed a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical principles.”
Taieba Meem
Class of 2026, Engineering Science
Explore Engineering
“I feel like I’ve grown up at Sweet Briar in a really special way. I’ve found lifelong friends, and I’ve grown academically in very real ways. This has been home for the past four years.”
Melody Cooper
Class of 2025, Archaeology & Ancient Studies, English & Creative Writing, and History
Dig Into Archaeology
Sweet Briar Voices
Riding & Equestrian Life
Our tradition of riding excellence goes back more than 100 years.
Learn more >
In the Wild
Our 2,847-acre campus is a living laboratory and outdoor classroom.
Learn more >
Women’s Leadership
We forge ethical leaders with the skill, compassion, and vision to create a more just and sustainable world.
Learn more >
Our Traditions
A longstanding college tradition, Step Singing is held twice a year.
Learn more >
STEM for Everybody
Engineering at Sweet Briar is based on a hands-on, lab-intensive curriculum.
Learn more >
Russian Human Rights Activist to Serve as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Sweet Briar will welcome Evgenia Kara-Murza for its 2026 Commencement.
Read More
Eras Exhibition Shapes a Year of Learning
Showcasing 2,000 years of art, the exhibition sparked cross-disciplinary learning and hands-on student engagement.
Read More
5 Sweet Briar College Farm Wines Medal in 2026 Governor’s Cup
Sweet Briar College Farm celebrates five wines being recognized in this year’s Governor’s Cup.
Read More
Do you want to be part of the Sweet Briar community? Applying is fast, easy and free.
Apply Today