College Cost Projection with No Tuition Increase
See the base-case total college cost assuming no tuition increases over a 4-year period.
How to use this tool
- Enter annual tuition, room & board per year, books & supplies per year, other annual expenses, years to graduate and annual tuition increase in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your total cost and the full breakdown beneath it.
Use a 0% tuition increase scenario to establish the minimum expected cost of a four-year college education.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does college cost on average?
- In-state public universities average about $10,000–$15,000 in tuition per year; private colleges average $35,000–$55,000. Total costs with room and board are typically 1.5–2× the tuition figure.
- Why include tuition increase?
- US college tuition has risen ~3% per year on average. Ignoring this understates the true 4-year cost.