According to the College Board’s Net Price Calculator website, the Net Price Calculator is a tool that students can use to estimate their “net price” to attend a particular college or university.

Net price is the difference between the “sticker” price (full cost) to attend a specific college, minus any grants and scholarships for which students may be eligible. Sticker price includes direct charges (tuition and fees, room and board) and indirect costs (books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses).