College Cost Calculator

Estimate total college costs over 4 years including tuition, room & board, books, fees, and personal expenses with inflation adjustments and financial aid.

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School Type

Total Cost$119,750
After Aid$99,750
Out of Pocket$79,750
529 Covers$20,000

Year-by-Year Projection

YearTotal CostAfter Aid
Year 1$28,200$23,200
Year 2$29,328$24,328
Year 3$30,501$25,501
Year 4$31,721$26,721

How to Use the College Cost Calculator

  1. Select school type for preset tuition/room costs.
  2. Adjust individual cost categories as needed.
  3. Set expected financial aid and 529 savings.
  4. View year-by-year and total cost projections.
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