Family & Education, California

College Counselor cost in Sacramento, CA

A typical College Counselor figure in Sacramento is about $7,280 per student (comprehensive package), about 12% above the national figure of $6,500.

Typical cost

Typical in Sacramento

$7,280

per student (comprehensive package)

Fair price range: $896 to $13,440

On the low end
$896
On the high end
$13,440

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Sacramento. 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
Sacramento, CA$7,280
$896 to $13,440
National typical$6,500
$800 to $12,000
Corona, CA$8,515
$1,050 to $15,720
Escondido, CA$7,930
$976 to $14,640
Rancho Cucamonga, CA$8,580
$1,055 to $15,840
Bridgeport, CT$7,510
$924 to $13,860
Denver, CO$7,020
$864 to $12,960

Other Family & Education costs in Sacramento

Questions people ask

College Counselor in Sacramento: what does it cost?

In Sacramento, CA, College Counselor typically costs about $7,280 per student (comprehensive package), with most prices between $896 and $13,440.

Why is Sacramento higher than the national price?

Prices in Sacramento run about 12% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

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.