College Savings Calculator

Estimate future college costs and the monthly savings needed.

Child's Current Age:

Age College Starts:

Current Annual College Cost:

College Cost Inflation (%):

Savings Return Rate (%):

Result will appear here

Enter the child's current age and the age they plan to start college.
Enter the estimated *current* annual cost of the desired college education.
Estimate the annual inflation rate specifically for college costs.
Estimate the average annual return rate (%) you expect on your savings/investments.
Click the 'Calculate College Savings' button.
The results show the estimated costs when college starts and the approximate monthly savings needed.
Assumes a 4-year college duration and monthly savings starting now.