College Cost Calculator

Estimate your total cost of attendance for 1 to 4 years, including tuition, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.

Advertisement · Google AdSense
Estimated Total Cost

What's included in cost of attendance?

Cost of attendance (COA) includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses. This is the number colleges use to calculate financial aid eligibility.

Average costs in 2026

Public in-state: ~$27,000/year. Public out-of-state: ~$44,000/year. Private nonprofit: ~$57,000/year. These are sticker prices before aid.

Related tools

→ Student Loan Calculator  ·  → Scholarship Savings Calculator

Advertisement · Google AdSense