Sweet Briar College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,080

Cost of attendance at Sweet Briar College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,080

Cost of attendance at Sweet Briar College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Sweet Briar College was $22,711. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar College net price calculator

$22,711

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Sweet Briar College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$22,711	$3,843 (14%)	$15,609	$14,536	$18,831	$29,662	$28,429
2021	$26,554	$695 (3%)	$19,645	$19,052	$22,018	$25,670	$29,274
2020	$25,859	$186	$20,529	$21,117	$23,366	$26,300	$30,569
2019	$26,045	$3,995 (18%)	$18,619	$20,259	$21,791	$24,666	$26,387
2018	$22,050	$3,482 (14%)	$20,996	$17,739	$18,932	$22,691	$24,767
2017	$25,532	$856 (3%)	$27,021	$22,770	$16,618	$23,844	$32,609
2016	$26,388	$993 (4%)	$21,574	$22,887	$24,694	$25,422	$31,447
2015	$25,395	$593 (2%)	$19,346	$21,646	$22,825	$25,214	$27,551
2014	$25,988	--	$21,047	$24,593	$26,170	$27,362	$26,976

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Sweet Briar College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$34,330	$380 (1%)	$23,080	$9,950	$1,300
2021	$33,950	$730 (2%)	$22,700	$9,950	$1,300
2020	$33,220	$1,020 (3%)	$22,020	$9,950	$1,250
2019	$32,200	$16,155 (33%)	$21,000	$9,950	$1,250
2018	$48,355	$730 (2%)	$37,155	$9,950	$1,250
2017	$47,625	$1,490 (3%)	$36,425	$9,950	$1,250
2016	$46,135	No change	$34,935	$9,950	$1,250
2015	$46,135	$1,580 (4%)	$34,935	$9,950	$1,250
2014	$44,555	$2,862 (7%)	$33,605	$9,750	$1,200
2013	$41,693	--	$32,325	$8,200	$1,168

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Sweet Briar College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $13,880 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Sweet Briar College is $1,542 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Sweet Briar College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Sweet Briar College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,850

If living off-campus, with family: $2,850

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,850
How much is Sweet Briar College application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Sweet Briar College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Sweet Briar College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$925	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$925	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Sweet Briar College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Sweet Briar College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$13,880	0	561
2021	N/A	N/A	$13,500	0	561
2020	N/A	N/A	$13,200	0	637
2019	N/A	N/A	$13,000	19	637
2018	N/A	N/A	$12,900	19	637
2017	N/A	N/A	$12,635	19	637
2016	N/A	N/A	$12,160	19	637

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Sweet Briar College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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