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75.8%Acceptance
$25,110Tuition
463Students
48%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,943Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$25,110
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,110
Average Net Price
$23,383
Students Receiving Financial Aid
31.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,720
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,000
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,230
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
71.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
50.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
31.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $16,674
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,456
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,468
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,738
$110,001+ $31,184

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Cost Overview

Families pay dramatically different amounts at Sweet Briar depending on income. Those earning under $30,000 pay just $16,674 annually after aid. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay around $20,468 per year. Wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay nearly the full $31,184. Over four years, costs range from $67,000 to $125,000 depending on family income.

The college's $27,000 median debt translates to $286 monthly payments after graduation. New graduates earn $21,090 their first year, making those loan payments challenging initially. However, earnings jump to $51,943 by the tenth year post-graduation. Only 31% of students receive federal financial aid, suggesting many families can afford the tuition. The employment rate hits 95.7% within six months of graduation.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay for the same education.

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