Tuition Cost Calculator
Total four-year cost after aid and inflation.
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Results
- Net total cost
- $82,162
- Gross cost
- $106,162
- Total aid
- $24,000
- Average per year
- $20,540
Quick answer
Net degree cost is tuition plus living expenses minus grants and scholarships, inflated each year.
Year n cost = base × (1 + inflation)^n
How to use the Tuition Cost Calculator
- 1Enter annual tuition and living costs.
- 2Enter guaranteed grants or scholarships.
- 3Set an inflation rate for future years.
Frequently asked questions
What inflation should I use?
Tuition has risen about 3–5% a year over the last decade.
Should I include books?
Yes, fold books and fees into living costs.