Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Architec Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Majors in the state of California for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Architec majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Architec degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
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Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,081 1283 0.2432
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,081

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

24.3 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,465 1314 0.0936
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,465

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 University of Connecticut 0 33200 1 19,388 1324 0.5395
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 86800 0.9564 4,576 1535 0.0485
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

7 Rice University 4700 85500 0.9454 4,788 1535 0.08
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

8 Yale University 5000 92300 0.9462 6,717 1507 0.0387
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

9 Santa Ana College 5400 30400 0.8227 26,073 0 0.0674
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

6.7 %

10 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5900 39100 0.8487 33,921 1435 0.1564
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

11 University of Pennsylvania 6200 93000 0.9329 10,013 1528 0.054
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

12 Amherst College 6900 95600 0.9282 1,881 1514 0.0901
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

13 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9227 2,405 1500 0.1405
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

14 Princeton University 7300 81800 0.9112 5,811 1535 0.0462
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

5,811

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

15 CUNY City College 7400 31200 0.7644 12,982 1169 0.5997
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

16 Washington University in St Louis 8600 96200 0.9105 8,219 1513 0.1206
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

17 Vanderbilt University 8700 95000 0.9088 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

18 United States Merchant Marine Academy 9000 10200 0.1128 947 1239 0.3247
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY

Sticker Price

$10,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

947

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

32.5 %

19 Cornell University 9500 92000 0.8969 16,128 1521 0.0841
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

20 Columbia University in the City of New York 9600 94100 0.8976 9,007 1535 0.0386
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

9,007

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

21 University of Notre Dame 9700 86100 0.8878 8,880 1499 0.1127
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

22 California State University-Fresno 10800 19700 0.4536 21,430 995 0.9638
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Madison 10800 27200 0.6011 39,256 1412 0.4517
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

24 Santa Monica College 11400 20900 0.453 23,164 0 0.4384
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$20,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

25 Mount Holyoke College 11700 89700 0.8694 2,178 1449 0.3603
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

26 Fairmont State University 12000 21400 0.4372 3,060 1005 0.9924
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

27 Massachusetts Maritime Academy 12100 21900 0.4456 1,402 1120 0.7207
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,402

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

28 Middlebury College 12200 89800 0.8645 2,751 1499 0.1075
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,751

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

29 Boston University 12400 88800 0.8601 18,310 1475 0.1111
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,310

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

30 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12500 25700 0.5147 49,382 1339 0.6057
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

31 Louisiana Tech University 13000 24900 0.4789 11,058 1164 0.9073
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

32 North Carolina A & T State University 13300 17900 0.2546 12,216 1020 0.4617
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

33 University of Idaho 13700 31300 0.561 9,574 1119 0.7553
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

34 Tufts University 14000 92400 0.8483 6,972 1507 0.1153
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

35 Northeastern University 14200 89900 0.8418 22,649 1490 0.0522
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

35 Texas Tech University 14200 27000 0.4755 32,580 1200 0.7265
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

37 Carnegie Mellon University 14300 87300 0.8365 7,616 1528 0.1166
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,616

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

38 College of the Holy Cross 14600 85600 0.8293 3,106 1338 0.1761
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

3,106

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

39 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 28000 0.4691 8,526 1054 0.8688
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

40 University of Virginia-Main Campus 15900 78300 0.7963 17,885 1470 0.1681
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

41 University of Arizona 16000 30900 0.4812 43,817 1212 0.8614
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

42 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27400 0.4111 28,139 1015 0.9343
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

43 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 16200 25900 0.3751 28,422 1335 0.4167
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

44 Ferris State University 16300 31000 0.4732 8,989 1015 0.9151
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,989

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

45 Barnard College 16400 93200 0.8235 3,269 1490 0.0796
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barnard College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,269

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

46 Bennington College 16500 89500 0.8155 797 1360 0.4453
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

47 Lehigh University 16800 85700 0.8038 5,910 1436 0.2593
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

5,910

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

47 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 16800 26000 0.352 3,525 1070 0.8175
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,525

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

47 University of Georgia 16800 27100 0.3801 31,514 1336 0.3719
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

50 University of Kansas 16900 34900 0.5146 22,085 1176 0.9348
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

51 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3673 41,678 1327 0.4979
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

52 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3655 28,855 1179 0.7431
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

53 University of New Orleans 17700 29500 0.4016 5,476 1125 0.6677
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

54 Morgan State University 17800 19700 0.0938 9,027 965 0.8223
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

55 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 28100 0.3613 20,592 1435 0.1407
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

55 University of Southern Mississippi 17900 26300 0.3207 10,193 1181 0.9912
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

57 Texas A&M University-College Station 18000 31000 0.4176 60,118 1278 0.5732
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

58 The University of Texas at Austin 18700 26900 0.3064 43,718 1335 0.2664
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

59 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 48,857 1302 0.7821
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

59 University of Southern California 18800 71400 0.7361 21,023 1485 0.1002
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

61 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3402 15,649 1164 0.8199
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

62 Western Kentucky University 19200 26800 0.2815 14,017 1090 0.9387
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

63 Iowa State University 19300 24200 0.2016 25,261 1207 0.8866
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

63 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19300 36700 0.4748 14,576 1179 0.6967
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

65 Brown University 19400 93900 0.7936 7,909 1535 0.0539
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,909

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

66 University of Illinois Chicago 19900 30300 0.3444 22,495 1252 0.7735
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

67 Ranken Technical College 20100 40100 0.4994 1,696 0 0.7143
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,696

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

68 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

68 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20200 30000 0.3253 13,179 1110 0.8883
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

70 North Dakota State University 20300 25700 0.2112 9,762 1110 0.9496
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

71 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20600 69400 0.7028 2,702 1292 0.6239
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,702

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

72 Hobart William Smith Colleges 20900 81100 0.7426 1,767 1313 0.6399
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,767

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

72 Montana State University 20900 27100 0.2301 14,913 1184 0.8214
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

74 University of Miami 21400 70800 0.6973 13,221 1406 0.189
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

74 Webb Institute 21400 73700 0.7091 106 1475 0.1404
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webb Institute
Glen Cove, NY

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

76 University of Memphis 21700 30000 0.2753 15,768 1075 0.7203
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

77 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 21800 35400 0.3849 5,731 1174 0.9064
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

78 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 21900 27500 0.2034 17,402 1044 0.7933
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

79 Illinois Institute of Technology 22500 71600 0.6852 3,105 1299 0.5493
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,105

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

80 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 22600 33600 0.3259 70,646 1203 0.8989
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

81 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

82 South Dakota State University 23100 25300 0.0849 10,728 1120 0.9834
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

82 Syracuse University 23100 83100 0.7226 15,955 1363 0.4611
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

84 La Roche University 23200 55400 0.5805 1,986 1150 0.7761
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,986

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

84 The University of Alabama 23200 29900 0.2226 35,413 1233 0.7665
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

86 University at Buffalo 23300 34000 0.3161 20,355 1303 0.7418
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

86 University of Kentucky 23300 36000 0.3523 25,535 1193 0.9294
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

88 SUNY College of Technology at Delhi 23600 32900 0.2811 2,634 1030 0.8841
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Delhi, NY

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,634

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

89 Judson University 23800 49100 0.5157 793 1049 0.624
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

90 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 37100 0.352 23,920 1390 0.5973
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

91 Mount Mary University 24500 53300 0.5395 749 1005 0.6634
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

749

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

92 Ball State University 24800 26000 0.0441 15,189 1170 0.855
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

93 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25000 36500 0.3159 14,783 1124 0.8096
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

94 Tuskegee University 25200 42100 0.4006 2,400 1030 0.3143
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,400

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

31.4 %

95 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 25500 36500 0.3 26,994 1099 0.8459
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

96 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25600 40300 0.3657 20,418 1375 0.5808
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

97 Indiana State University 25700 30900 0.1667 6,118 1140 0.8077
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,118

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

98 Kennesaw State University 25800 27000 0.0425 44,419 1120 0.6919
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

99 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 25900 41900 0.3828 43,729 1336 0.6056
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

100 University of North Alabama 26000 41500 0.3724 8,076 1124 0.7054
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,076

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

101 Marywood University 26100 55500 0.529 1,833 1160 0.6058
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,833

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

101 Tennessee State University 26100 39300 0.3348 5,057 980 0.7018
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

103 Tulane University of Louisiana 26500 83600 0.6826 7,283 1451 0.1398
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

104 Florida Atlantic University 26800 39200 0.3151 24,942 1130 0.6613
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

104 Norwich University 26800 70900 0.6214 2,642 1209 0.7361
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

106 California Baptist University 26900 64600 0.5839 8,417 1069 0.8535
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

106 Weber State University 26900 33300 0.1906 31,625 1075 1
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

108 Delaware Valley University 27000 63800 0.5773 1,768 1180 0.9326
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

108 Fitchburg State University 27000 31300 0.1357 2,932 1150 0.8693
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,932

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

110 Keene State College 27100 40700 0.3351 2,719 1020 0.9033
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

111 Clemson University 27200 35800 0.241 23,401 1343 0.3834
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

112 University of Hartford 28100 70100 0.5983 4,222 1224 0.9579
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,222

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

112 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28100 52900 0.468 36,970 1442 0.4237
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

114 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 28200 42400 0.3337 21,917 1335 0.3122
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,917

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

114 University of Utah 28200 32000 0.1197 28,064 1237 0.8598
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

116 Drury University 28300 52900 0.4657 1,391 1228 0.5758
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

116 University of Detroit Mercy 28300 48100 0.4119 3,417 1154 0.7572
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,417

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

118 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 28800 30000 0.0382 18,428 1090 0.9529
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

119 Kent State University at Kent 28900 37500 0.2306 20,841 1105 0.8634
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

119 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 28900 39700 0.2729 1,880 1369 0.6328
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

121 Andrews University 29200 47100 0.3807 1,312 1208 0.874
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

122 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 29400 41100 0.2836 25,194 1134 0.737
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

122 The University of Texas at San Antonio 29400 41800 0.2955 31,127 1115 0.8679
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

124 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 29700 33100 0.1011 19,657 1214 0.8749
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

125 University of Houston 29900 35200 0.1492 42,050 1249 0.7392
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

126 University of Rhode Island 30100 46700 0.3564 14,296 1148 0.7216
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,296

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

127 Connecticut College 30200 83300 0.6372 1,990 1287 0.3704
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,990

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

128 University of Maine at Augusta 30400 38900 0.2174 4,250 0 0.0683
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

129 Vermont State University 30500 38000 0.1961 4,087 960 0.8323
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

130 Concordia University-Wisconsin 30800 53900 0.4294 2,401 1209 0.7819
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

131 Portland State University 30900 43000 0.2821 15,675 1176 0.9091
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

132 Woodbury University 31200 66600 0.5322 825 1087 0.7287
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Woodbury University
Burbank, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

825

Est. Median SAT

1,087

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

133 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 31800 38500 0.1727 7,890 1105 0.2056
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

134 Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 32200 57100 0.4352 885 1143 0.628
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

885

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

135 Anderson University 32300 52400 0.3844 3,405 1209 0.5471
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,405

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

136 Prairie View A & M University 32500 39600 0.178 8,831 955 0.7441
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,831

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

137 Rhode Island School of Design 32600 86500 0.6227 2,087 1455 0.1866
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

138 Thomas Jefferson University 32800 67700 0.5161 3,772 1255 0.8098
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

139 Massachusetts College of Art and Design 32900 41100 0.2006 1,747 1085 0.7627
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,747

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

140 Ithaca College 33900 72500 0.533 4,084 1314 0.6901
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,084

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

141 DePaul University 34300 59100 0.4202 14,188 1218 0.7589
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

142 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 34800 62000 0.4379 30,962 1366 0.5499
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

143 The University of Texas at Arlington 34900 42400 0.1779 31,112 1130 0.8129
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

144 Roger Williams University 35100 63700 0.4499 4,050 1225 0.8778
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

145 Pennsylvania College of Technology 35500 45500 0.2187 4,243 1130 0.7423
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,243

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

146 Chatham University 35600 63300 0.4371 1,551 1197 0.6196
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

146 Farmingdale State College 35600 37800 0.0593 10,006 1145 0.6329
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,006

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

146 Mississippi State University 35600 50500 0.2939 18,567 1214 0.7764
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

149 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36000 51900 0.3052 5,546 1305 0.7255
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,546

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

150 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36100 38900 0.0727 23,351 1239 0.766
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

151 Lawrence Technological University 36300 67800 0.4651 2,579 1155 0.7403
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

152 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36800 41600 0.116 5,187 1005 0.9229
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

153 Benedictine College 38000 50800 0.251 2,391 1229 0.7645
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

153 University of Wyoming 38000 43800 0.133 8,045 1159 0.9688
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

155 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 38200 39400 0.0291 24,868 1214 0.796
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

156 University of Central Florida 38400 39600 0.0289 68,470 1280 0.4471
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

157 New York Institute of Technology 38500 78600 0.5095 3,355 1235 0.7808
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,355

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

158 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39000 56700 0.3113 32,499 1391 0.3915
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

159 Stony Brook University 39200 53000 0.2609 18,263 1395 0.4904
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

160 SUNY Maritime College 39300 40900 0.0402 1,283 1215 0.7242
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,283

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

161 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 39800 46900 0.1523 22,351 1159 0.7504
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

162 Endicott College 40100 63200 0.3661 3,176 1215 0.7229
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

163 Temple University 40200 56100 0.2841 20,786 1245 0.8045
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

164 New England Institute of Technology 40300 61100 0.3398 1,718 995 0.6673
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

165 University of San Francisco 40700 83400 0.5114 5,321 1292 0.6171
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

166 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 40800 52900 0.2295 30,564 1298 0.416
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

167 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 41300 42400 0.027 14,019 1115 0.7781
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

168 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41400 56200 0.264 3,963 1229 0.9121
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,963

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

169 California College of the Arts 41700 87800 0.5247 910 1079 0.911
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

910

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

170 University of Florida 42500 45600 0.0689 38,113 1399 0.242
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

171 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 42600 50300 0.152 33,626 1273 0.7333
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

172 Kean University 43100 48300 0.1066 11,758 1035 0.7688
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

173 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 52900 0.1842 30,994 1456 0.448
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

174 University of San Diego 44200 83300 0.4697 5,851 1298 0.5238
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

175 University of Delaware 45200 53200 0.1516 19,119 1303 0.6356
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

176 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 45800 58900 0.2227 26,500 1183 0.8857
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

177 Maine Maritime Academy 47400 49800 0.0471 945 1180 0.5606
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

945

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

56.1 %

178 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47600 85700 0.4449 5,743 1438 0.6343
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

179 Oregon State University 48100 58900 0.1838 31,146 1272 0.773
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

180 Drexel University 48200 82600 0.4169 12,896 1339 0.7944
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,896

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

181 New Jersey Institute of Technology 48800 56400 0.1354 10,200 1346 0.6507
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

181 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

183 Savannah College of Art and Design 49200 64400 0.2353 14,657 1180 0.8368
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

184 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50100 81000 0.3818 5,558 1292 0.6016
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

185 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50400 53300 0.0531 14,504 1145 0.7637
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

186 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 50500 51700 0.0222 34,656 1264 0.8529
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

187 Otis College of Art and Design 51500 78800 0.3469 1,224 1055 0.8176
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,224

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

188 Howard University 52900 61600 0.142 11,519 1208 0.4134
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

188 University of Colorado Boulder 52900 56300 0.0611 32,100 1290 0.8115
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

190 Auburn University 54300 55400 0.0207 27,907 1324 0.4593
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

191 Miami University-Oxford 55000 56100 0.0204 16,816 1299 0.754
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

192 Pratt Institute-Main 57200 83800 0.3168 3,638 1266 0.7325
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,638

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

193 University of Oregon 58600 68900 0.1499 20,509 1250 0.883
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

194 Maryland Institute College of Art 59500 71200 0.1637 1,324 1196 0.7729
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,324

Est. Median SAT

1,196

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

195 The New School 65100 104000 0.3745 1,328 1268 0.8333
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,328

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

196 University of California-Berkeley 74300 75500 0.0152 32,429 1407 0.1104
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

197 The Catholic University of America 81400 82500 0.0139 3,167 1204 0.8278
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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