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Family & Education, Virginia

College Counselor cost in Arlington, VA

A typical College Counselor figure in Arlington is about $8,060 per student (comprehensive package), about 24% above the national figure of $6,500.

Typical cost

Typical in Arlington

$8,060

per student (comprehensive package)

Fair price range: $992 to $14,880

On the low end
$992
On the high end
$14,880

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Arlington. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Package vs hourly
  2. Essay help
  3. School list
  4. Prestige
  5. Number of schools

Ways to pay less

  1. Use school counselors first
  2. Pay hourly for essays only
  3. Limit the school list
  4. Skip guaranteed-admission claims
  5. Ask for a written plan

College Counselor in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Arlington, VA$8,060
$992 to $14,880
National typical$6,500
$800 to $12,000
Alexandria, VA$7,930
$976 to $14,640
Richmond, VA$6,725
$828 to $12,420
Virginia Beach, VA$6,790
$836 to $12,540
Oakland, CA$8,940
$1,100 to $16,500
Stamford, CT$8,030
$988 to $14,820

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Questions people ask

College Counselor in Arlington: what does it cost?

In Arlington, VA, College Counselor typically costs about $8,060 per student (comprehensive package), with most prices between $992 and $14,880.

Why is Arlington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind College Counselor earn in Arlington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Arlington about 24% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.