College Savings

What tuition might cost by the time they get there, and what it would take to be ready.

College costs tend to rise faster than general inflation. This calculator projects the future cost of the years you are saving for, then shows the monthly amount that could get you there.

The goal

Annual cost todayTuition, fees, room and board at the kind of school you have in mind.

Number of years to fund

Years until they start

Assumed annual education inflation

Your saving

Amount already saved

Assumed annual rate of return

What It Would Take

Funding the projected cost

This calculator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The results are hypothetical, are based solely on the figures you enter and the assumptions stated on this page, and do not account for taxes, fees, or your individual circumstances unless specifically noted. They are not a projection or a guarantee of future results, and they are not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Nothing on this page is an offer or a solicitation to buy any product. Please consult a qualified tax or legal professional about your situation. Nothing you enter is transmitted or stored. All figures remain in your browser and are cleared when you close this page. Education cost inflation varies widely by institution and over time. This calculator uses a single assumed rate and does not account for financial aid, scholarships, grants, or tax treatment of any specific savings vehicle.