Tuition, 529 plans, and college cost calculators. Browse our free college finance tools below — all calculators are instant, accurate, and require no sign-up.
529 Growth Projection Calculator — Project your 529 plan balance at college enrollment under conservative, moderate, and aggressive investment scenarios side by side.
529 Plan Savings Calculator — Calculate your 529 college savings plan growth with tax-free compounding. Project future balance from initial deposit and monthly contributions.
Coverdell ESA Calculator — Calculate Coverdell Education Savings Account growth with the $2,000 annual contribution limit. Project tax-free balance for K–12 or college.
Education Savings Calculator — Calculate how much you need to save monthly to reach your college savings goal. Set a target cost and see the required monthly contribution.
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Calculator — Compare in-state versus out-of-state college costs over 4 years. See total savings from attending a public university as a resident student.
Public vs Private College Cost Calculator — Compare the 4-year cost of public versus private colleges side by side. Factor in net price after financial aid for accurate comparison.
Room & Board Cost Calculator — Calculate total room and board costs for college. Compare on-campus dorms vs off-campus apartments with meal plan and grocery estimates.
Textbook Cost Calculator — Estimate total textbook costs for college. Compare buying new, buying used, renting, and using free open educational resources per semester.
Total College Cost Calculator — Estimate total college cost including tuition, fees, room and board, books, and personal expenses over 4–6 years with inflation adjustments.
Tuition Inflation Calculator — Project future college tuition using historical inflation rates. Estimate what tuition will cost when your child enrolls in 5, 10, or 18 years.