Sweet Briar is a wonderfully exciting educational community.  Here, young women from more than 40 states and 19 countries learn, grow, and have fun in an environment where students are supported and encouraged to excel, and where faculty and staff members are committed to the success of every student.

While we have a small graduate program in education, our focus is on the undergraduate experience and our mission is to prepare students to be poised for success in whatever they choose to do following graduation.  We do this through a customized educational program that combines an academic foundation in the liberal arts, preparation for careers, and individual development.

Admission to Sweet Briar College is competitive. We seek intelligent women with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and experiences who want to pursue a challenging education within a close-knit community. The Committee on Admissions selects applicants who present evidence of a strong academic foundation, intellectual ability and motivation, and strength of character.

Sweet Briar College accepts the General Education Diploma (GED) in lieu of a high school diploma for first-year, transfer, and Turning Point students. Individuals with a GED are urged to contact the Admissions Office early in their application process.

Applications from home schooled students are encouraged and welcomed at Sweet Briar. Please contact your admissions counselor early in the process to talk about your application.