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Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate76%

Sweet Briar College Academics

Sweet Briar College requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Sweet Briar College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Sweet Briar College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Sweet Briar College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 61% of students who start college at Sweet Briar College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Sweet Briar College true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Sweet Briar College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Sweet Briar College?

Sweet Briar College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Sweet Briar College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Sweet Briar College

When choosing a major, Sweet Briar College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Sweet Briar College.Sweet Briar College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Sweet Briar College false.Sweet Briar College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Briar College


Does Sweet Briar College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Sweet Briar College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Sweet Briar College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Sweet Briar College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Sweet Briar College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Sweet Briar College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Sweet Briar College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Sweet Briar College, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Sweet Briar College.

Does Sweet Briar College Require Internships?

❌ Sweet Briar College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Sweet Briar College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.


Additional Information About Sweet Briar College


Sweet Briar College Library

The main library on campus is the Mary Helen Cochran Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Sweet Briar College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Sweet Briar College offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

Does Sweet Briar College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Sweet Briar College does not have any ROTC programs.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

460

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

76%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$25,110

Out-of-State

$25,110

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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