Tuition Increase Calculator

Determine the exact percentage increase of your tuition fees. Essential for student budgeting and financial aid planning.

Calculate College Fee Hikes & Education Inflation

Quick Answer

Tuition increases raise the total cost of education, affecting student loan amounts and repayment terms. Planning for these annual hikes is crucial for long-term financial stability during and after college.

Tuition Increase Calculator

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Calculate Hike

Enter the tuition cost from the previous year/semester.
Enter the tuition cost for the new year/semester.
Calculate the percentage hike.

Hike Formula:

Hike % = ((New Tuition − Old Tuition) ÷ Old Tuition) × 100

Rising Cost of Education

College tuition has risen faster than medical care, housing, and general inflation for decades. Use this calculator to track exactly how much more you are paying this semester compared to the last.

Small percentages add up: A consistent 5% increase means tuition will double in just 14 years.

Total Cost of Attendance

Hidden Costs:

Don't just calculate tuition. Add room, board, textbooks, and fees (New Total vs. Old Total) to see your true "Cost of Attendance" inflation rate.

Tuition Examples

$25,000 to $26,000

Result: 4% increase

$10,000 to $11,500

Result: 15% increase

$50,000 to $53,000

Result: 6% increase

$5,000 to $5,250

Result: 5% increase

$40,000 to $42,500

Result: 6.25% increase

$20,000 to $21,000

Result: 5% increase

$15,000 to $16,500

Result: 10% increase

$60,000 to $65,000

Result: 8.33% increase

$3,000 to $3,300

Result: 10% increase

$100k to $105k

Result: 5% increase

$28,000 to $29,000

Result: 3.57% increase

$35,000 to $36,750

Result: 5% increase

$7,500 to $8,000

Result: 6.67% increase

$12,000 to $13,200

Result: 10% increase

$45,000 to $47,250

Result: 5% increase

College Cost FAQ

Why does tuition keep increasing?

Factors include reduced government funding, rising staff salaries, administrative bloat, and construction of new facilities. Education inflation typically outpaces general inflation.