Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science

Bachelor of Science

Sweet Briar College

There are no big lectures at Sweet Briar. No waiting for your second or third year before the work gets interesting or you get your hands on the equipment. You'll jump in right away. Every class is project-based, hands-on learning. It's all the challenge and sense of purpose you're looking for - discovering all the ways you can become a woman who gets things done. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, it's one of only two degree-granting engineering programs at a women's college in the U.S.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The Engineering major is the right fit for someone who is interested in a rigorous curriculum with hands-on learning, built on a firm foundation of math and science. Successful students are not afraid to get their hands dirty and like the challenge of solving big problems with the skills they have learned.
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes This major requires 82.0 to 85.0 hours of coursework. Required Courses: General Chemistry, Foundations of Engineering, Intro to Computer Science, Statics and Strength of Materials, Dynamics and Kinematics, Matlab Programming, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Circuits, Engineering Design, Thermal and Fluid Systems, Mechatronics, Theory of Structures, Systems Modeling and Controls, Calculus, Statistics, Ordinary Differential Equations, and Physics. Culminating Experience: Three capstone design courses and Engineering Co-op or Honors Research.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Students are expected to take ENGR 110: An Introduction to Engineering, their first semester and MATH 123: Calculus I in the first year. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Sweet Briar College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	The Engineering major is a natural complimentary program for a second major or minor in Mathematics. In addition, students often pursue a major or minor in business or chemistry. While roughly 85% of graduates go directly into the workforce, we also prepare students for graduate study.
Program Successes & Highlights	What makes Engineering at Sweet Briar unique is our hands-on, design-focused classroom experience. There is a course featuring an open-ended design project every year, including projects for real external clients. You will learn a breadth of valuable skills like programing in 3+ different coding languages, building and designing interactive electronic devices, designing sturdy structures that can support massive loadings, failure analysis of materials, and managing and executing design projects for real clients such as Sirius XM, NAVAIR, Whirlpool, and more.

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Exemption from the general education requirement, our Leadership Core. Completion of an associates degree (AA,AS, or AA&S) replaces Sweet Briar's required leadership core curriculum, the college's version of traditional general education requirements. Eligible students may move directly into coursework that fulfills the requirements of their major of choice.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Completion of an associates degree (AA,AS, or AA&S) replaces Sweet Briar's required leadership core curriculum, the college's version of traditional general education requirements. Eligible students may move directly into coursework that fulfills the requirements of their major of choice.
Credit for Prior Learning	We accept AP and IB results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Sweet Briar College

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Number of Transfer Students

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

65%

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Sweet Briar has a total enrollment of about 460 students, of which approximately 80 are transfer students. Our average class size is about 12 and the vast majority of our students live on campus.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance. However, students can petition to move back a year to be in the same catalog year as their classmates.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Same as other transfer students.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Engineering Science (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-9041.00	Architectural and Engineering Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
11-9041.01	Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.	Management Occupations
17-2199.03	Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar	Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
25-1032.00	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
17-2199.00	Engineers, All Other	All engineers not listed separately.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2199.05	Mechatronics Engineers	Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2199.06	Microsystems Engineers	Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2199.09	Nanosystems Engineers	Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2199.07	Photonics Engineers	Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2199.08	Robotics Engineers	Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2199.11	Solar Energy Systems Engineers	Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2199.10	Wind Energy Engineers	Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Sweet Briar College These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$11,865	Per Semester	$94,920	$0	$94,920	Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 19 credit hours. $990 per credit hour for part-time students or for credits taken over 19
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Technology Fee	$380	Per Semester	$3,040	0	$3,040
Student Life Fee	$600	Per Semester	$4,800	0	$4,800	Reduced to 100 for non-residential students

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

New Student Reservation Fee
- $250 non-refundable fee credited on the first-term fees.
Course Supply Fee
- $100 - Only for applicable courses (such as science labs and arts)
Additional Fees
- Additional fees may include Health Fee ($400), Parking Fee ($170), Post Office box ($72), Graduation ($150) and riding fees (vary) per year.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.