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Sweet Briar College is located in Sweet Briar, VA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Sweet Briar College is the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Sweet Briar College is known for its programs in mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 600.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Sweet Briar College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 815 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at Sweet Briar College are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Sweet Briar College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Sweet Briar College
134 Chapel Drive
Sweet Briar, VA 24595-9998
General Phone: (434) 381-6100
http://www.sbc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 53 | liberal arts and sciences, economics, history, creative writing, international relations, political science, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry, theoretical and mathematical physics, physics, biochem/biophysics courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | teacher education, curriculum and instruction |
| Business and Management | 10 | business |
| Fine Arts | 10 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama, dance |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering science, archeology, engineering management |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Sweet Briar College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 130 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Sweet Briar College had a total enrollment of 815 students (674 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Sweet Briar College offers campus housing for 641 of its 674 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lynchburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 629 | 520 | 83% | 198 | 38% |
| Women | 629 | 520 | 83% | 198 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,995 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,995 |
| Room and board | $ 10,160 |
| Room charge | $ 4,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 6,010 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,916 |
Financial Aid:
Sweet Briar College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374200)
Sweet Briar College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $74,116 | 21 | $72,808 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $58,931 | 14 | $57,630 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $51,139 | 11 | $41,344 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 10 | $40,115 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $32,298 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $60,341 | 61 | $55,078 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering Science
Engineering/Industrial Management
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sweet Briar College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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