The free College Cost Calculator
Project the future cost of college given inflation and years until enrollment.
- Free to use
- No signup
- Nothing to install
- Runs in your browser
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The College Cost Calculator with sample data entered and the result showing.

What is the College Cost Calculator?
Project the future cost of college given inflation and years until enrollment.
Fill in the fields and the page works out the result for you.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
What you get
Current Annual Cost ($), Years Until Enrollment, Education Inflation (%), Years in School
Year 1 Cost (Future $), Current Annual Cost.
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Planning
Project the future cost of college given inflation and years until enrollment.
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| This calculator | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
| Where it runs | In your browser tab | On your computer |
Questions people ask
What does the College Cost Calculator do?
Project the future cost of college given inflation and years until enrollment.
Is the result financial advice?
No. It is an estimate to help you plan. Check important decisions with a qualified professional.
Do I need an account to use the College Cost Calculator?
No. Open the page and enter your numbers.
How do I use the College Cost Calculator?
1. Open the College Cost Calculator. 2. Enter the values it asks for: Current Annual Cost ($), Years Until Enrollment, Education Inflation (%), Years in School. 3. Read the result: Total Projected Cost and the figures listed under it.
Who is it for?
Planning: Project the future cost of college given inflation and years until enrollment.
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