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Net Price Calculator: What College Actually Costs Your Family
Sticker price is not real price. Enter your family income band and see the actual cost of attendance at 500+ colleges using official IPEDS data. Free, no signup required.
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What You Get
Real IPEDS net price data by family income quintile
500+ colleges with verified cost-of-attendance figures
True 4-year cost projection including tuition increases
Side-by-side cost comparison across schools
Financial aid likelihood estimate based on institutional data
Free with no signup required
How Net Price Calculator Works
Enter your academic profile, interests, and preferences into the tool.
Our AI analyzes your inputs against real IPEDS and CDS data from 500+ colleges.
Get personalized results you can share with parents and counselors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is net price?
Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships. The sticker price (published tuition + fees + room + board) is what the college advertises. Net price is what your family writes the check for. IPEDS reports net price by income band for every Title IV institution.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the IPEDS College Navigator (National Center for Education Statistics). Colleges are required to report net price by income quintile. This is official U.S. government data.
Is this the same as the college's net price calculator?
No. Each college's NPC asks detailed financial questions. Our tool uses aggregate IPEDS data to give you a quick comparison across 500+ schools before you invest time in individual NPCs.
Does net price include room and board?
Yes. IPEDS net price includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, and personal expenses minus all grant and scholarship aid. It represents the true out-of-pocket cost.
Can I compare multiple colleges?
Yes. The calculator lets you compare net prices across multiple colleges side by side. This is the most important comparison before building your college list.
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