If you have no idea about where your child might go to school, or you would like to just calculate a rough estimate, you can use the national average tuition rates found on numerous internet sites like CollegeBoard.com.
These sites often give an average rate for tuition at the three different types of colleges.
For example:
4 Year Private College - $23,000 per year
4 Year Public College - $6,500 per year
2 Year Public College - $2,500 per year
Make sure the number you end up using also includes room, board, and books.
