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.
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.
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.
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.
Karlynn McCarthy
Class of 2020, Engineering Science
Damarys Rodrigues
Class of 2024, Art History and English and Creative Writing
Our tradition of riding excellence goes back more than 100 years. Learn more >
Seven Sweet Briar students experience a summer in Oxford as a part of a long-standing study abroad program.
Greg Harkins to join Sweet Briar College as head tennis coach.
Sweet Briar grants enable faculty to pursue research and creative endeavors.
