What Is College Net Price and How to Calculate It

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What Does Net Price Mean for College Costs?
How Do You Calculate Net Price?
Name Address Date of birth College start date Intended major High school grade point average (GPA) Class rank SAT or ACT scores Income and assets
Are College Net Price Cost Calculators Accurate?
Private non-profit four-year college: $43,350 Public four-year college for out-of-state residents: $30,780 Public four-year college for in-state residents: $11,610
Does Net Price Include Loans and Interest?
The Takeaway
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Rebecca Safier has nearly a decade of experience writing about personal finance. Formerly a senior writer with LendingTree and Student Loan Hero, she specializes in student loans, financial aid, and personal loans. She is certified as a student loan counselor with the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors (NACCC).
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