First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | November 15, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.sbc.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Sweet Briar College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | A or B 3 MATH 123 CORE 170 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | A or B 6 MATH 123, 124 CORE 170 | |
| Biology | 4 | B 4 BIOL 111 CORE 160 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | B 0 Contact Chemistry Department | |
| Psychology | 4 | A or B 3 PSYC 101 CORE 160 | |
| Statistics | 4 | A or B 3 MATH 205 CORE 170 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | A or B 3 ENGR 125 CORE 160 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | A or B 3 ECON 102 CORE 180 |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | A or B 3 MATH 123 CORE 170 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | A or B 6 MATH 123, 124 CORE 170 | |
| Biology | 4 | B 4 BIOL 111 CORE 160 | |
| Biology | 5 | A 8 BIOL 111, 112,113 CORE 160 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | B 0 Contact Chemistry Department | |
| Chemistry | 5 | A 4 CHEM 131, 141 CORE 160 | |
| Psychology | 4 | A or B 3 PSYC 101 CORE 160 | |
| Statistics | 4 | A or B 3 MATH 205 CORE 170 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | A or B 3 ENGR 125 CORE 160 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | A or B 3 ECON 102 CORE 180 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | A or B 3 ECON 101 CORE 180 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | A or B 6 HIST 1XX, HIST 1XX | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | A or B 3 ENVR 1XX CORE 140 | |
| European History | 4 | A or B 6 HIST 143, 144 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | A or B 3 ENVR 1XX CORE 140 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | B 3 SPAN 201 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | A 6 SPAN 201, 202 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | NA 6 ENGR 1XX CORE 160 | |
| Art History | 4 | B 3 VART 115 or VART 116 CORE 150 | |
| Art History | 5 | A 6 VART 115, VART 116 CORE 150 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | A, B, or C 3 MUSC 163 CORE 150 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | B 3 CHIN 201 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | A 6 CHIN 201, 202 | |
| Drawing | 4 | A or B 3 VART 206 CORE 150 | |
| English Language/Comp | 4 | A or B 3 ENCW 1XX CORE 120 | |
| English Literature/Comp | 4 | A or B 3 ENCW 1XX CORE 120 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | B 3 FREN 101 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | A 6 FREN 101, 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | B 3 GRMN 101 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | A 6 GRMN 101, 102 | |
| Government and Politics, Comp | 4 | A or B 3 POLS 122 | |
| Government and Politics, U.S | 3 | A, B, or C 3 POLS 159 | |
| History, U.S | 4 | A or B 6 HIST 135, 136 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | B 3 ITAL 101 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | A 6 ITAL 101, 102 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | B 3 JAPN 101 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | A 6 JAPN 101, 102 | |
| Latin | 4 | B 3 LATN 101 | |
| Latin | 5 | B 6 LATN 101, 102 | |
| Physics 1 or 2 | 3 | NA 8 PHYS 1XX CORE 160 | |
| Physics C - Elec. and Magn | 3 | NA 4 PHYS 172 CORE 160 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | A, B, or C 4 PHYS 171 CORE 160 | |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 4 | A or B 3 VART 111 CORE 150 | |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 4 | A or B 3 VART 121 CORE 150 |
Source: catalog.sbc.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 16 |
| Psychology | 12 |
| Engineering Science | 11 |
| Business/Commerce | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Archeology | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
Show the other 8 majors
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Creative Writing | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Cru
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), lynchburgcru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lynchburg, VA
266,432 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.7 of 20
Elevation
846 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
26°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
15.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
31 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$930 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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