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College Cost Calculator

Estimate your total college expense including tuition, room, board, fees, and inflation over your enrollment years. Use this Loans and credit tool to enter your numbers, review the result, and understand the key assumptions before making the next decision.

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How this calculator works
The result depends on the numbers you enter and the assumptions shown below.

College costs typically increase 3–5% per year. This calculator projects total cost over your enrollment, factoring in annual cost increases to give a realistic estimate.

Review the inputs carefully and treat the output as an estimate. For decisions involving money, taxes, health, law, or security, compare the result with trusted professional guidance when needed.

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What costs does this include?

This calculator covers tuition, room and board, and fees. Books, personal expenses, and travel add typically $3,000–$5,000 more per year.