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Calculator for College Students

Compare the best calculators for college students including scientific, graphing, engineering and business calculators.

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2026-06-30

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Best Calculator for College Students | As-Mart

Find the best calculator for college students across engineering, business, science and mathematics courses.

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ASIN: B01NAZGQEA

Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing Calculator, Mint

4.8 (3957)

$149.99

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ASIN: B000PDFQ6K

Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator

4.8 (39565)

$16.99

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ASIN: B0FF5Y75DW

Casio fx-CG100 ClassWiz Color Graphing Calculator with 3D Graph & Python | Large High-Res Display, Basic & Advanced Functions | Ideal for Exams, STEM, Programming & Advanced

4.8 (71)

$122.09

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ASIN: B004NBZB2Y

Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro Engineering / Scientific Calculator | 9.7 Inch | Black

4.8 (22821)

$21.48

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ASIN: B07FK8SQDQ

TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator, Rose Curve Gold

4.8 (4491)

$127.99

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ASIN: B008HYSAF8

Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator, Blue

4.8 (50459)

$14.24

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ASIN: B007HIQSEA

Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator, Raspberry Small

4.8 (50458)

$14.99

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ASIN: B08XZRFM6

Casio fx-300ES Plus 2nd Edition - Standard Scientific Calculator | 262 Functions, Natural Textbook Display | Ideal for Middle School, High School Math, Statistics & Algebra | Blue

4.7 (14806)

$14.99

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ASIN: B0DNJJ5WHP

CATIGA Mechanical Switch Calculator with Solar and Battery Dual Power, 12-Digit Large LCD Display, Aesthetic and Cute Desktop Calculator with Big Button, for Home, School and Office Use, SD-1299

4.7 (13832)

$14.99

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ASIN: B086Z7Q7G7

Casio fx-9750GIII Graphing Calculator | Natural Textbook Display | Python Programming | Ideal for Exams, STEM & Advanced Math | Black

4.7 (3576)

$66.68

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ASIN: B082LGR56M

Casio fx-991ES Plus 2 Scientific Calculator with 417 Functions and Display, Natural

4.7 (3192)

$32.99

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ASIN: B0017TF1E8

Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator - Teacher Kit (10 pack)

4.7 (1897)

$148

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Buying Notes

Practical advice, key features, and important points to consider before buying.

Calculator Buying Guide for College Students

College students need calculators based on their major. Scientific calculators work well for science classes, graphing calculators are ideal for engineering and advanced mathematics, while financial calculators are preferred for accounting and finance students. Compare features, battery life, display quality and exam approval before purchasing.

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Quick answers to common questions about this product category.

It depends on your major. Scientific calculators work for most students, while engineering and STEM majors often require graphing calculators.

Comparison Table

Model	ASIN	Brand	Price	Off	Reviews	Action
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing Calculator, Mint 4.8 (3957)	B01NAZGQEA	Texas Instruments	$149.99 —	—	3957	Details Amazon
Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator 4.8 (39565)	B000PDFQ6K	Texas Instruments	$16.99 $20	-15%	39565	Details Amazon
Casio fx-CG100 ClassWiz Color Graphing Calculator with 3D Graph & Python \| Large High-Res Display, Basic & Advanced Functions \| Ideal for Exams, STEM, Programming & Advanced 4.8 (71)	B0FF5Y75DW	Casio	$122.09 $139.99	-13%	71	Details Amazon
Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro Engineering / Scientific Calculator \| 9.7 Inch \| Black 4.8 (22821)	B004NBZB2Y	Texas Instruments	$21.48 $25	-14%	22821	Details Amazon
TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator, Rose Curve Gold 4.8 (4491)	B07FK8SQDQ	Texas Instruments	$127.99 $150	-15%	4491	Details Amazon
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator, Blue 4.8 (50459)	B008HYSAF8	Texas Instruments	$14.24 $17	-16%	50459	Details Amazon
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator, Raspberry Small 4.8 (50458)	B007HIQSEA	Texas Instruments	$14.99 —	—	50458	Details Amazon
Casio fx-300ES Plus 2nd Edition - Standard Scientific Calculator \| 262 Functions, Natural Textbook Display \| Ideal for Middle School, High School Math, Statistics & Algebra \| Blue 4.7 (14806)	B08XZRFM6	Casio	$14.99 $15.99	-6%	14806	Details Amazon
CATIGA Mechanical Switch Calculator with Solar and Battery Dual Power, 12-Digit Large LCD Display, Aesthetic and Cute Desktop Calculator with Big Button, for Home, School and Office Use, SD-1299 4.7 (13832)	B0DNJJ5WHP	CATIGA	$14.99 —	—	13832	Details Amazon
Casio fx-9750GIII Graphing Calculator \| Natural Textbook Display \| Python Programming \| Ideal for Exams, STEM & Advanced Math \| Black 4.7 (3576)	B086Z7Q7G7	Casio	$66.68 $79.99	-17%	3576	Details Amazon
Casio fx-991ES Plus 2 Scientific Calculator with 417 Functions and Display, Natural 4.7 (3192)	B082LGR56M	Casio	$32.99 —	—	3192	Details Amazon
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator - Teacher Kit (10 pack) 4.7 (1897)	B0017TF1E8	Texas Instruments	$148 —	—	1897	Details Amazon