Challenge, Intensity, New ways of thinking

Attention from people who want to help you reach your potential. An open road to success. Opportunities to combine "think" and "do". That's what Sweet Briar is about.

Sweet Briar College IS different.

We're only for women. If you ask our students why they chose Sweet Briar, they'll talk about the academics, the beautiful campus, the welcoming community, the opportunities to get involved and to lead. Few, if any, will say they chose Sweet Briar because it's a women's college. Yet, many of our distinctive programs and opportunities are a direct result of our single-gender focus.

By specializing in the education of remarkable women, we're more in tune with you as a student and as a person. We provide leadership opportunities and strong academic programs — in the sciences, math, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary medicine and government for example — that typically cater to men at other schools.

We do more than educate - we empower.

The Sweet Briar experience is much more than book knowledge or even discussing ideas. Our students do as well as think, as leaders, researchers, and volunteers. You gain your voice and make decisions affecting the entire College. You gain the experience and confidence to pursue your interests and live your dreams.