Shareholder Report
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6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holdings
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Document Type |
N-CSRS
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| Amendment Flag |
false
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| Registrant Name |
American Funds College Target Date Series
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| Entity Central Index Key |
0001547011
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| Entity Investment Company Type |
N-1A
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| Document Period End Date |
Apr. 30, 2026
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| American Funds® College 2042 Fund - Class 529-A |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2042 Fund
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| Class Name |
Class 529-A
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| Trading Symbol |
CABAX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2042 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-A | $ 24 | 0.47 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 24
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.47%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 809,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
17
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
0.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 809 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 17 | | Portfolio turnover rate | None |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® College 2042 Fund - Class 529-C |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2042 Fund
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| Class Name |
Class 529-C
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| Trading Symbol |
CABCX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2042 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-C | $ 60 | 1.17 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 60
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.17%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 809,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
17
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
0.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 809 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 17 | | Portfolio turnover rate | None |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® College 2042 Fund - Class 529-E |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2042 Fund
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| Class Name |
Class 529-E
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| Trading Symbol |
CAAVX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2042 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-E | $ 33 | 0.64 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 33
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.64%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 809,000,000
|
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
17
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
0.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 809 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 17 | | Portfolio turnover rate | None |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® College 2042 Fund - Class 529-T |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2042 Fund
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| Class Name |
Class 529-T
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| Trading Symbol |
TAAWX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2042 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-T | $ 9 | 0.17 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 9
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.17%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 809,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
17
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
0.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 809 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 17 | | Portfolio turnover rate | None |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® College 2042 Fund - Class 529-F-1 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2042 Fund
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| Class Name |
Class 529-F-1
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| Trading Symbol |
CAAWX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2042 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-1 | $ 10 | 0.19 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 10
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.19%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 809,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
17
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|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
0.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 809 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 17 | | Portfolio turnover rate | None |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® College 2042 Fund - Class 529-F-2 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2042 Fund
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| Class Name |
Class 529-F-2
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| Trading Symbol |
CAAZX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2042 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-2 | $ 7 | 0.14 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 7
|
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.14%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 809,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
17
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
0.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 809 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 17 | | Portfolio turnover rate | None |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2042 Fund - Class 529-F-3 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2042 Fund
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| Class Name |
Class 529-F-3
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| Trading Symbol |
DAAGX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2042 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,00 0 invest ment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-3 | $ 5 | 0.09 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 5
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|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.09%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 809,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
17
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
0.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 809 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 17 | | Portfolio turnover rate | None |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds® College 2039 Fund - Class 529-A |
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|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
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| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2039 Fund
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| Class Name |
Class 529-A
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| Trading Symbol |
CDJAX
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|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2039 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-A | $ 21 | 0.41 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 21
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.41%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 2,147,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
2.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 2,147 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 2 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2039 Fund - Class 529-C |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2039 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-C
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTJCX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2039 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-C | $ 59 | 1.16 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 59
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.16%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 2,147,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
2.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 2,147 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 2 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2039 Fund - Class 529-E |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2039 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-E
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTAEX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2039 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $ 10,000 i nvestment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-E | $ 32 | 0.63 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 32
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.63%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 2,147,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
2.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 2,147 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 2 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2039 Fund - Class 529-T |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2039 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-T
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
TCATX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2039 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-T | $ 8 | 0.16 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 8
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.16%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 2,147,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
2.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 2,147 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 2 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2039 Fund - Class 529-F-1 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2039 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-1
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTDFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2039 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-1 | $ 9 | 0.18 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 9
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.18%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 2,147,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
2.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 2,147 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 2 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2039 Fund - Class 529-F-2 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2039 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-2
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FCFGX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2039 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypoth eti cal $1 0,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-2 | $ 7 | 0.13 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 7
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.13%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 2,147,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
2.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 2,147 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 2 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2039 Fund - Class 529-F-3 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2039 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-3
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FTDHX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2039 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-3 | $ 4 | 0.08 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 4
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.08%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 2,147,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
2.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 2,147 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 2 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2036 Fund - Class 529-A |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2036 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-A
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CCFAX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2036 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-A | $ 20 | 0.40 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 20
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.40%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,790,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
22
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,790 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 22 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2036 Fund - Class 529-C |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2036 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-C
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTDCX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2036 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-C | $ 59 | 1.16 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 59
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.16%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,790,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
22
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,790 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 22 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2036 Fund - Class 529-E |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2036 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-E
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTKEX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2036 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-E | $ 32 | 0.63 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 32
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.63%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,790,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
22
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,790 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 22 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2036 Fund - Class 529-T |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2036 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-T
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
TCDTX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2036 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment ) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-T | $ 8 | 0.16 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 8
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.16%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,790,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
22
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,790 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 22 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2036 Fund - Class 529-F-1 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2036 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-1
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTAFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2036 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-1 | $ 9 | 0.18 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 9
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.18%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,790,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
22
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,790 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 22 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2036 Fund - Class 529-F-2 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2036 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-2
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTAHX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2036 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-2 | $ 7 | 0.13 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 7
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.13%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,790,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
22
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,790 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 22 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds® College 2036 Fund - Class 529-F-3 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds® College 2036 Fund
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-3
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTAKX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2036 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-3 | $ 4 | 0.08 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 4
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.08%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,790,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
22
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,790 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 22 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2033 Fund® - Class 529-A |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2033 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-A
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTLAX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2033 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six month s? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-A | $ 20 | 0.40 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 20
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.40%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 4,541,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 4,541 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 5 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2033 Fund® - Class 529-C |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2033 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-C
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTLCX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2033 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-C | $ 59 | 1.16 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 59
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.16%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 4,541,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 4,541 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 5 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2033 Fund® - Class 529-E |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2033 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-E
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTLEX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2033 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-E | $ 32 | 0.63 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 32
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.63%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 4,541,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 4,541 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 5 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2033 Fund® - Class 529-T |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2033 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-T
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
TCFFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2033 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs fo r the last six mon ths? (based on a hypoth etical $10,000 investment ) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-T | $ 8 | 0.16 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 8
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.16%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 4,541,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 4,541 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 5 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2033 Fund® - Class 529-F-1 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2033 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-1
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTLFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2033 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-1 | $ 9 | 0.18 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 9
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.18%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 4,541,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 4,541 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 5 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2033 Fund® - Class 529-F-2 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2033 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-2
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FCCFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2033 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-2 | $ 7 | 0.13 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 7
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.13%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 4,541,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 4,541 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 5 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2033 Fund® - Class 529-F-3 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2033 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-3
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FTCFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2033 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (ba sed on a hy pothetical $10,000 i nvestment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-3 | $ 4 | 0.08 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 4
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.08%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 4,541,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
19
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
5.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 4,541 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 19 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 5 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2030 Fund® - Class 529-A |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2030 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-A
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTHAX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2030 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-A | $ 20 | 0.40 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 20
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.40%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 5,222,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
14
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
4.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 5,222 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 14 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 4 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (p ercen t of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2030 Fund® - Class 529-C |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2030 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-C
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTYCX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2030 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetica l $10,00 0 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-C | $ 58 | 1.16 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 58
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.16%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 5,222,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
14
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
4.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 5,222 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 14 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 4 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2030 Fund® - Class 529-E |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2030 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-E
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTHEX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2030 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $ 10,000 i nvestment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-E | $ 32 | 0.63 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 32
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.63%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 5,222,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
14
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
4.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 5,222 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 14 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 4 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2030 Fund® - Class 529-T |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2030 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-T
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
TAFCX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2030 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (base d on a hy pothe tical $ 10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-T | $ 8 | 0.16 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 8
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.16%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 5,222,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
14
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
4.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 5,222 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 14 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 4 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2030 Fund® - Class 529-F-1 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2030 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-1
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTHFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2030 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-1 | $ 9 | 0.18 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 9
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.18%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 5,222,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
14
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
4.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 5,222 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 14 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 4 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (perc ent o f net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2030 Fund® - Class 529-F-2 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2030 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-2
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FDFCX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2030 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hy pothet ical $10,00 0 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-2 | $ 7 | 0.13 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 7
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.13%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 5,222,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
14
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
4.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 5,222 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 14 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 4 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2030 Fund® - Class 529-F-3 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2030 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-3
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FTFCX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2030 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (base d on a hypotheti cal $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-3 | $ 4 | 0.07 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 4
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.07%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 5,222,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
14
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
4.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 5,222 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 14 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 4 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2027 Fund® - Class 529-A |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2027 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-A
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CSTAX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2027 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-A | $ 20 | 0.40 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 20
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.40%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,998,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
13
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
9.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,998 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 13 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 9 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2027 Fund® - Class 529-C |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2027 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-C
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTSCX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2027 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,00 0 invest ment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-C | $ 58 | 1.16 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 58
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.16%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,998,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
13
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
9.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,998 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 13 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 9 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2027 Fund® - Class 529-E |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2027 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-E
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTSEX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2027 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hy poth etical $ 10,000 inv estment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-E | $ 32 | 0.63 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 32
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.63%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,998,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
13
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
9.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,998 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 13 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 9 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2027 Fund® - Class 529-T |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2027 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-T
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
TAFAX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2027 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hyp othetical $10,000 in vestment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-T | $ 8 | 0.15 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 8
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.15%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,998,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
13
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
9.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,998 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 13 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 9 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2027 Fund® - Class 529-F-1 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2027 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-1
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
CTSFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2027 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypoth etical $ 10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-1 | $ 9 | 0.18 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 9
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.18%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,998,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
13
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
9.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,998 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 13 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 9 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2027 Fund® - Class 529-F-2 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2027 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-2
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FFCFX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2027 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hyp othetical $10 ,000 i nvestment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-2 | $ 7 | 0.13 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 7
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.13%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,998,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
13
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
9.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,998 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 13 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 9 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College 2027 Fund® - Class 529-F-3 |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
|
|
| Fund Name |
American Funds College 2027 Fund®
|
|
| Class Name |
Class 529-F-3
|
|
| Trading Symbol |
FFCTX
|
|
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College 2027 Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
|
|
| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
|
|
| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
|
|
| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
|
|
| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypot hetical $1 0,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-3 | $ 4 | 0.08 % * |
*Annualized.
|
|
| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 4
|
|
| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.08%
|
[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,998,000,000
|
|
| Holdings Count | Holdings |
13
|
|
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
9.00%
|
|
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,998 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 13 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 9 % |
|
|
| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
|
| American Funds College Enrollment Fund® - Class 529-A |
|
|
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds College Enrollment Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-A
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| Trading Symbol |
CENAX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College Enrollment Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | Clas s 529-A | $ 20 | 0.39 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 20
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.39%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,196,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
6
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,196 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 6 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds College Enrollment Fund® - Class 529-C |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds College Enrollment Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-C
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| Trading Symbol |
CENCX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College Enrollment Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-C | $ 57 | 1.15 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 57
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
1.15%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,196,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
6
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,196 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 6 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds College Enrollment Fund® - Class 529-E |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds College Enrollment Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-E
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| Trading Symbol |
CENEX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College Enrollment Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-E | $ 31 | 0.63 % * |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 31
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.63%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,196,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
6
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,196 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 6 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds College Enrollment Fund® - Class 529-T |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds College Enrollment Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-T
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| Trading Symbol |
TCADX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College Enrollment Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $ 10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-T | $ 8 | 0.16 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 8
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.16%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,196,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
6
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,196 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 6 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds College Enrollment Fund® - Class 529-F-1 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds College Enrollment Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-F-1
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| Trading Symbol |
CENFX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College Enrollment Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-1 | $ 10 | 0.19 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 10
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.19%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,196,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
6
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,196 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 6 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds College Enrollment Fund® - Class 529-F-2 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds College Enrollment Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-F-2
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| Trading Symbol |
FAADX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College Enrollment Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
|
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-2 | $ 7 | 0.13 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 7
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.13%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,196,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
6
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,196 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 6 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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| American Funds College Enrollment Fund® - Class 529-F-3 |
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| Shareholder Report [Line Items] |
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| Fund Name |
American Funds College Enrollment Fund®
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| Class Name |
Class 529-F-3
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| Trading Symbol |
FTAOX
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| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds College Enrollment Fund (the "fund") for the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
|
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| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual |
semi-annual shareholder report
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| Additional Information [Text Block] |
You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
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| Additional Information Phone Number |
(800) 421-4225
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| Additional Information Website |
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
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| Expenses [Text Block] |
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share class | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment | | Class 529-F-3 | $ 4 | 0.07 % * |
*Annualized.
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| Expenses Paid, Amount |
$ 4
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| Expense Ratio, Percent |
0.07%
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[1] |
| Net Assets |
$ 3,196,000,000
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| Holdings Count | Holdings |
6
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| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover |
3.00%
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| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] |
Key fund statistics | Fund net assets (in millions) | $ 3,196 | | Total number of portfolio holdings | 6 | | Portfolio turnover rate | 3 % |
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| Holdings [Text Block] |
Portfolio holdings by fund type (percent of net assets) |
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