Sweet Briar College Tuition (2026)

Sweet Briar, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$26,160
Out-of-State Tuition$26,160
VA Average$18,326
National Average$18,082

Tuition Comparison

TuitionDifference
Sweet Briar College (in-state)$26,160—
VA average$18,326+43%
National average$18,082+45%

Four-year cost at Sweet Briar College

Per yearFour years
In-state$26,160$104,640
Out-of-state$26,160$104,640

Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.

Where Sweet Briar College sits on cost in VA

Sweet Briar College ranks 88 by in-state tuition among the 107 VA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.

Colleges with a similar price to Sweet Briar CollegeIn-state tuition
William & Mary$25,914
Bluefield University$26,770
Arizona College of Nursing - Chesapeake$24,653
Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church$24,413

FAQ

How much is tuition at Sweet Briar College?

In-state tuition at Sweet Briar College is $26,160 per year; out-of-state students pay $26,160.

How does Sweet Briar College tuition compare to the VA average?

Sweet Briar College in-state tuition is 43% above the VA average of $18,326.

How does Sweet Briar College tuition compare to the national average?

National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Sweet Briar College is 45% above that.

Is $26,160 expensive for in-state students?

$26,160 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.

What does four years at Sweet Briar College cost?

Four years of tuition at Sweet Briar College comes to about $104,640 for an in-state student and $104,640 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.

Where does Sweet Briar College rank on cost in VA?

By in-state tuition, Sweet Briar College ranks 88 out of the 107 VA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.