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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$44,865 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$31,850 tuition
$11,440 on campus room & board*
$1,100 books
$475 fees

$44,865 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$31,850 tuition
$11,440 on campus room & board*
$1,100 books
$475 fees

*Sweet Briar offers a comprehensive room and board plan. Students who elect to live in a single room pay an additional single room rate.

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Average Aid

$19,018 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
98% of students receive aid
24% get federal aid ($5,358 avg)
47% get state aid ($2,666 avg)
98% get institn'l aid ($19,018 avg)
68% get loans ($6,009 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.34% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.34% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$3,537,514
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $19,986 98%
Federal Grant Aid $5,358 24%
Pell Grants $4,136 34%
Other Federal Grants $1,355 31%
Institution Grant Aid $19,018 98%
State Grant Aid $2,666 47%
Student Loans $6,009 68%
Federal Loans $5,737 68%
Other Loans $3,343 6%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

Amount
$11,000 - $13,000 Y N Y N
$11,000 - $15,000 Y N Y N
$6,000 Y Y
$15,000 Y N Y N
- Y Y
$15,000 Y N Y N
$7,500 Y Y Y
$9,000 Y N Y N
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: February 15
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Sweet Briar College offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
134 Chapel Drive
Sweet Briar, VA 24595-9998
(800) 381-6142
http://www.sbc.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $850
Out of State $850

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 2
  • SBC2016
  • Mar-14-2013 I am a current student here

    For a private institution, it costs a lot of money. For this coming year, the tuition went up 3.7%.

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  • 5
  • D.j. from Daleville, AL
  • Feb-11-2013 I am a current student here

    Great! Its expensive, but I received several merit scholarships and get soooo much personal attention from my professors here.

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  • 3
  • Rebecca from Centreville, VA
  • Sep-16-2012 I am a current student here

    As a private school it is expensive, most girls here have scholarships or have a job on campus. But girls who get involved and find their niche will remember the college forever.

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  • 5
  • Jessica from Courtland, VA
  • Jul-16-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Since SBC is a private liberal arts college, the price tag is rather large at first. However, the possibilities are endless regarding academics and extracurricular activities. You have many resources available at this small school that you wouldn't at a larger university. Plus, Sweet Briar is great at helping you afford the school by handing out great scholarships.

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