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Family & Education, California

College Counselor cost in Berkeley, CA

A typical College Counselor figure in Berkeley is about $9,070 per student (comprehensive package), about 40% above the national figure of $6,500.

Typical cost

Typical in Berkeley

$9,070

per student (comprehensive package)

Fair price range: $1,115 to $16,740

On the low end
$1,115
On the high end
$16,740

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. 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
Berkeley, CA$9,070
$1,115 to $16,740
National typical$6,500
$800 to $12,000
Fremont, CA$9,070
$1,115 to $16,740
Irvine, CA$8,225
$1,010 to $15,180
Santa Barbara, CA$8,710
$1,070 to $16,080
Bellevue, WA$8,710
$1,070 to $16,080
Boston, MA$8,385
$1,030 to $15,480

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Questions people ask

College Counselor in Berkeley: what does it cost?

In Berkeley, CA, College Counselor typically costs about $9,070 per student (comprehensive package), with most prices between $1,115 and $16,740.

Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind College Counselor earn in Berkeley, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Berkeley about 40% 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.