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College Cost Calculator

Estimate the total cost of college accounting for tuition inflation. Enter current annual costs, years until enrollment, and your savings plan to see projected total costs, savings shortfall, and the monthly contribution needed to fully fund college.

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Results

Total Projected Cost

$175,518

Savings at College Start

$65,359

Shortfall

$110,159

Monthly Needed to Fund

$672

Savings Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Projection

YearCollege CostSavings Balance
1$0.00$14,200.00
2$0.00$18,652.00
3$0.00$23,371.12
4$0.00$28,373.39
5$0.00$33,675.79
6$0.00$39,296.34
7$0.00$45,254.12
8$0.00$51,569.37
9$0.00$58,263.53
10$0.00$65,359.34
11$40,722.37$28,558.53
12$42,758.48$0.00

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