Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Majors in California for 2027

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Considering a degree in Civil Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Civil Engineering majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Civil Engineering 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
Civil Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,063 1319 0.206
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 91800 0.9709 6,354 1554 0.0611
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

5 Princeton University 3500 83400 0.9581 5,916 1528 0.0442
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

6 Stanford University 3600 1865200 0.9981 7,346 1542 0.038
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,865,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3900 112100 0.9651 4,561 1542 0.0456
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$112,100

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

8 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 27,248 0 0
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

9 California State University-Los Angeles 4900 69100 0.9295 22,077 965 0.9124
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

10 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5100 50600 0.8987 35,358 1448 0.1642
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

11 Savannah State University 6800 28000 0.756 2,966 950 1
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

12 University of Notre Dame 7300 86900 0.9165 8,950 1497 0.0938
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

13 California State University-Northridge 7700 65100 0.8817 32,846 1005 0.9176
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

13 Northwestern University 7700 93000 0.9174 9,060 1533 0.0769
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

13 Vanderbilt University 7700 98000 0.9214 7,221 1527 0.0586
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

16 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 34,354 1374 0.6862
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

17 Carnegie Mellon University 8900 112200 0.9209 7,728 1528 0.1107
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$112,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 96500 0.9082 9,164 1535 0.0386
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

19 University of Guam 9100 23500 0.6139 2,524 0 0.9863
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

20 Rice University 9500 92600 0.8971 4,807 1528 0.0801
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

21 Portland State University 9600 73900 0.8699 14,932 1174 0.8586
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

22 Southern Utah University 10000 22200 0.5506 13,176 1140 0.9998
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

23 Ohio State University-Main Campus 10300 33800 0.6957 46,627 1366 0.492
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

24 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10500 33600 0.6865 22,313 1341 0.2996
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

24 University of Central Florida 10500 25300 0.5856 60,083 1289 0.428
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

26 Indiana State University 10900 25900 0.5801 6,352 1015 0.9157
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

27 California State University-Fresno 11000 54900 0.7998 21,954 995 0.9526
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

28 Florida Atlantic University 11300 25800 0.5627 25,626 1150 0.5497
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

29 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 11400 40100 0.7156 12,122 1283 0.8296
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

30 Arkansas State University 11500 31800 0.6384 11,189 1080 0.7818
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

31 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 35500 0.6731 22,223 975 0.9994
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

31 University of California-Merced 11600 46300 0.7502 8,234 1070 0.9704
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

33 Lafayette College 11700 112400 0.896 2,675 1415 0.3116
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$112,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

33 San Francisco State University 11700 46700 0.7489 19,444 1035 0.9644
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

33 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,453 0 1
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

36 Lamar University 12000 22900 0.4754 8,387 1040 0.8353
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

37 Wayne State University 12200 32900 0.6289 16,390 1183 0.8359
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

38 Northern Arizona University 12300 35800 0.6566 22,203 1129 0.8961
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

38 University of North Florida 12300 22400 0.4515 14,837 1124 0.6815
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

40 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12500 26500 0.5277 13,039 1020 0.894
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

41 William Jewell College 13000 57500 0.7744 838 1080 0.4105
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

42 Cornell University 13100 93700 0.8601 16,138 1528 0.0838
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

43 University of Houston 13200 21800 0.3944 40,366 1224 0.7577
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

44 Louisiana Tech University 13500 43500 0.6896 11,071 1189 0.9073
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

44 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13500 13500 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$13,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

46 Fairmont State University 13700 21600 0.3651 3,090 970 0.9862
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

48 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.5922 10,034 1055 0.7772
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

48 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

48 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

51 University of Memphis 14000 37800 0.6299 15,538 1080 0.7878
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

52 Florida Gulf Coast University 14100 40000 0.6475 14,434 1125 0.6344
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

53 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14200 55300 0.7427 2,477 930 0.9641
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

54 New York University 14400 92100 0.8437 29,471 1520 0.0906
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

55 Bucknell University 14700 92800 0.8413 3,928 1275 0.322
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

56 Idaho State University 14800 29600 0.5004 10,834 0 0.8396
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

56 The University of Texas at Tyler 14800 24900 0.4051 8,219 1100 0.9485
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

56 University of Maine 14800 33300 0.5558 9,182 1195 0.9562
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

59 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 29300 0.4915 8,421 1054 0.9444
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

60 California State University-Chico 15000 58300 0.7426 13,599 1054 0.9107
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

60 University of Mississippi 15000 37400 0.5992 22,939 1172 0.9738
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

62 Case Western Reserve University 15100 92100 0.8358 6,657 1484 0.3778
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

62 Texas State University 15100 26200 0.4234 39,353 1080 0.9118
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

62 University of California-Irvine 15100 43700 0.6548 30,260 1333 0.2895
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

65 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15200 38300 0.6037 8,945 1099 0.975
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

65 University of Southern California 15200 71400 0.7874 20,768 1499 0.1119
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

67 Florida State University 15500 23000 0.3264 34,271 1369 0.2383
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

67 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3992 5,386 995 0.9092
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

67 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15500 22300 0.3046 26,213 1209 0.7778
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

70 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15600 24200 0.3561 7,637 1115 0.1865
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

71 University of Kansas 15700 34900 0.5503 22,544 1176 0.9258
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

72 Duke University 16000 98500 0.8377 6,525 1533 0.0524
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

73 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16100 39900 0.5978 23,003 1164 0.7367
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

74 University of Arizona 16200 41400 0.6088 43,294 1186 0.8351
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

74 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1120 0.8514
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

76 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16300 62800 0.7402 25,312 1134 0.7395
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

77 Georgia Southern University 16400 20100 0.1836 25,595 1045 0.695
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

77 Kansas State University 16400 26400 0.3788 16,555 1163 0.875
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

77 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4252 29,340 1374 0.3954
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

77 University of California-Los Angeles 16400 47400 0.6546 33,534 1399 0.0941
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

81 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 16700 20700 0.1932 8,673 1095 0.9156
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

82 Marshall University 16800 39800 0.5777 9,960 1070 0.9663
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

83 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 16900 43500 0.612 1,829 1149 0.945
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

84 University of Florida 17100 22500 0.2399 37,283 1406 0.2033
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

84 University of Kentucky 17100 46800 0.6348 25,535 1193 0.9294
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

84 University of South Alabama 17100 40600 0.5782 9,530 1140 0.9455
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

87 Union College 17200 93400 0.8162 1,954 1399 0.4342
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

88 California State University-Sacramento 17300 35800 0.5174 28,619 1015 0.9357
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

89 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

90 Prairie View A & M University 17500 25400 0.3111 9,022 960 0.7836
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

90 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 17500 40300 0.566 1,278 1025 0.3668
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

92 Northeastern University 17600 90000 0.8045 22,456 1481 0.0562
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

93 Kennesaw State University 17800 61500 0.7101 46,069 1119 0.7944
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

93 York College of Pennsylvania 17800 58900 0.6983 3,369 1153 0.7374
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

95 San Jose State University 18000 40800 0.5594 29,890 1135 0.8039
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

95 University of Rhode Island 18000 81200 0.7783 14,466 1197 0.7456
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$81,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

97 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4424 2,821 1175 0.753
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

98 California State University-Fullerton 18300 61400 0.7017 40,705 960 0.8811
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

99 Texas A&M University-College Station 18500 29900 0.3805 60,710 1278 0.5732
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

100 Alabama A & M University 19200 51900 0.6305 6,370 915 0.5795
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

100 Norwich University 19200 76000 0.7469 2,626 1186 0.7444
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

102 Lehigh University 19400 111000 0.8254 5,986 1436 0.2896
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$111,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

103 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

104 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.179 26,346 1212 0.8793
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

105 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20000 43700 0.5424 8,513 1160 0.9261
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

106 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20100 25500 0.2118 31,845 1298 0.5651
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

106 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45100 0.5547 31,536 1366 0.5457
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

108 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

109 South Dakota State University 20400 25200 0.19 10,883 1115 0.9618
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

110 King's College 20500 63100 0.6755 1,559 1135 0.9193
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

110 South Carolina State University 20500 30000 0.3162 3,059 925 0.6797
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

112 University of New Orleans 20600 29700 0.3064 5,419 1040 0.7431
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

113 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 43,633 1342 0.4343
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

114 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

114 University of Maryland-College Park 21000 35000 0.4004 31,875 1456 0.4503
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

116 Schreiner University 21200 52600 0.5969 1,302 1000 0.9217
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

117 University of the Pacific 21300 121200 0.8239 3,097 1313 0.6905
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$121,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

118 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

119 Southern University and A & M College 21500 41000 0.4756 6,713 930 0.3512
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

120 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 21600 35500 0.3912 27,963 1090 0.8395
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

121 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

121 Marian University 21800 59800 0.635 2,378 1085 0.9546
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

123 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 21900 52300 0.5813 4,371 1084 0.865
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

124 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 22100 42500 0.48 14,249 1084 0.7761
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

125 Western Michigan University 22200 37800 0.413 13,714 1089 0.9121
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

126 Tufts University 22300 120000 0.8139 7,031 1497 0.1082
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$120,000

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

127 California Baptist University 22400 67800 0.6697 8,707 1024 0.8139
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

128 Carroll College 22800 60800 0.6245 1,112 1179 0.7093
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

129 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 22900 90700 0.7476 8,727 1055 0.9703
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

129 Ohio University-Main Campus 22900 26900 0.1487 20,786 1225 0.8689
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

131 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 23000 32900 0.3005 19,787 1197 0.8807
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

132 West Texas A & M University 23100 29200 0.2087 7,110 1060 0.6681
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

133 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23200 34500 0.3278 10,396 1125 0.7162
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

134 Point Park University 23300 70900 0.6715 2,498 1144 0.984
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

135 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

136 Tennessee State University 23500 39200 0.4001 4,221 990 0.8463
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

137 University of Dayton 23900 94000 0.7457 7,252 1319 0.6659
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

138 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24200 44400 0.4549 1,066 1197 0.4449
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

139 Boise State University 24400 31200 0.218 25,308 1025 0.8389
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

139 Montana State University 24400 73500 0.6682 15,142 1184 0.9938
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

139 Temple University 24400 36100 0.3243 21,031 1172 0.8622
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

142 University at Buffalo 24500 34000 0.2794 21,192 1309 0.8059
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

143 The College of New Jersey 24700 41100 0.3992 7,433 1243 0.6148
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

144 Messiah University 24900 89600 0.7222 2,722 1266 0.8107
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

145 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,415 1212 0.8324
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

146 University of Virginia-Main Campus 25600 80500 0.6823 17,848 1470 0.1565
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

146 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5047 1,314 1159 0.604
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

148 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

149 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5513 1,155 1110 0.867
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

149 George Fox University 25800 95400 0.7298 3,530 1168 0.9282
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

149 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 25800 50000 0.4837 4,047 1219 0.976
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

149 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

153 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 25900 40600 0.362 42,604 1336 0.6056
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

154 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

154 Jackson State University 26100 35000 0.2533 4,967 940 0.9602
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

154 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26100 28400 0.0806 2,216 1268 0.7987
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

154 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5967 1,920 1174 0.9412
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

158 California State University-Long Beach 26200 43100 0.3926 36,056 1135 0.4543
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

159 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 26300 39800 0.339 29,727 990 0.9229
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

159 Western Kentucky University 26300 47700 0.4485 13,732 1090 0.9145
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

161 Bluefield State University 26400 37000 0.2868 1,117 990 0.9723
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

161 University of Alabama at Birmingham 26400 57000 0.5368 11,959 1260 0.8818
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

163 Clarkson University 26500 78000 0.6604 2,163 1283 0.825
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

163 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5278 4,373 1159 0.8548
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

163 University of Arkansas 26500 52400 0.4945 29,252 1179 0.7388
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

166 Saint Martin's University 26700 71100 0.6247 1,189 1103 0.9345
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

167 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5183 2,207 1089 0.782
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

168 University of Alaska Anchorage 27400 29700 0.0772 9,965 1095 1
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

168 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,097 1055 0.88
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

168 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 27400 29900 0.0837 18,667 1090 0.9711
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

171 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

172 Central Connecticut State University 27600 29500 0.0644 9,463 1020 0.793
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

172 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.148 8,217 1124 0.8413
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

174 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

175 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 27900 34500 0.1911 3,929 1095 0.949
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

176 Morgan State University 28500 41800 0.3181 9,027 965 0.8223
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

176 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9579
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

178 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 36500 0.2167 11,691 1074 0.7722
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

179 Marquette University 28700 63800 0.5503 8,206 1304 0.7802
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

179 Montana State University-Northern 28700 40700 0.2945 919 990 1
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

181 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

182 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.4007 3,577 1159 0.7507
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

183 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.387 1,366 1035 0.7311
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

184 Lawrence Technological University 29500 99100 0.7027 2,661 1149 0.8101
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

184 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

186 Southern Methodist University 29700 88100 0.6632 7,545 1427 0.4764
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

186 University of South Florida 29700 36700 0.1906 39,093 1255 0.4071
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

188 Rochester Institute of Technology 29900 78200 0.6173 14,267 1363 0.6693
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

189 Colorado State University Pueblo 30300 33600 0.098 3,893 1015 0.9839
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

190 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,862 1271 0.8647
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

191 Lincoln University 30500 35000 0.1286 1,926 920 0
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

191 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30500 31800 0.0409 7,088 1100 0.7448
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

191 University of Louisville 30500 42100 0.2752 17,916 1134 0.7921
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

194 University of Toledo 30700 42000 0.269 10,726 1134 0.8889
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

195 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30800 36900 0.1662 5,687 1305 0.7863
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

196 San Diego State University 30900 35300 0.1246 36,196 1208 0.3741
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

197 North Carolina A & T State University 31000 36700 0.1552 12,497 1075 0.5125
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

198 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 21,028 1450 0.1334
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

198 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 31200 33500 0.0684 6,045 1193 0.8938
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

200 Farmingdale State College 31500 37800 0.1665 10,062 1125 0.6166
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

200 Ohio Northern University 31500 63500 0.505 2,706 1203 0.7384
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

202 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

202 Cleveland State University 31600 32100 0.0156 9,418 1069 0.913
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

204 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31800 54400 0.4154 35,248 1289 0.6939
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

204 Villanova University 31800 114000 0.7211 6,933 1466 0.2814
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$114,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

206 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 32100 44100 0.2722 13,432 1225 0.8701
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

206 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

208 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 32,041 1324 0.4358
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

209 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

210 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4769 1,964 1159 0.9392
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

211 University of Idaho 32800 34400 0.0466 9,656 1104 0.7476
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

212 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4669 2,055 1188 0.9397
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

213 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33100 72600 0.5437 2,836 1283 0.6711
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

214 Liberty University 33200 44700 0.2573 52,961 1174 0.9898
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

215 Illinois Institute of Technology 33300 75200 0.5573 3,190 1317 0.6187
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

216 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

217 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34000 47000 0.2767 31,127 1115 0.8679
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

218 Texas Southern University 34100 42500 0.1978 6,844 915 0.9691
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

219 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

220 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

221 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 34800 71700 0.5148 2,848 1135 0.2859
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

222 Bradley University 35100 60000 0.4153 3,258 1174 0.7459
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

223 Texas Tech University 35300 38900 0.0926 34,021 1195 0.6906
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

224 Loyola Marymount University 35400 118300 0.7009 7,187 1347 0.4821
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$118,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

224 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,056 1183 0.8994
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

226 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

226 Pennsylvania College of Technology 35700 45500 0.2155 4,526 1130 1
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

228 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

228 University of Missouri-St Louis 35900 61100 0.4131 12,798 1157 0.1421
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

228 Western New England University 35900 87400 0.5893 2,616 1199 0.8348
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

231 Colorado School of Mines 36200 59600 0.3928 6,195 1399 0.6069
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

231 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

233 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

234 University of Alaska Fairbanks 37000 63500 0.4172 6,209 1144 0.6424
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

235 University of Connecticut 37200 70600 0.4731 20,056 1329 0.5239
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

236 Montana Technological University 37300 50900 0.2671 2,310 1124 0.9799
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

237 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 37400 63100 0.407 5,986 1110 0.8916
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

238 Benedictine College 37800 52500 0.2798 2,404 1241 0.9812
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

238 Widener University 37800 79400 0.5241 2,975 1179 0.7093
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

240 University of Hawaii at Manoa 38000 38400 0.0104 15,735 1069 0.8797
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

241 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

242 University of St Thomas 38200 74700 0.4887 6,270 1299 0.8548
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

243 Wentworth Institute of Technology 38300 103500 0.6297 4,182 1317 0.8783
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$103,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

244 Manhattan University 38500 73700 0.4776 2,378 1174 0.8216
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

245 Drexel University 39100 107600 0.6364 12,318 1354 0.699
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$107,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

245 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

245 Oregon Institute of Technology 39100 43400 0.0989 5,288 1138 0.9459
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

248 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

249 Virginia Military Institute 39900 70300 0.4325 1,496 1184 0.7412
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

250 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

251 University of Illinois Chicago 40400 51300 0.2124 24,260 1174 0.7576
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

252 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40700 58900 0.309 21,388 1369 0.5945
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

253 Saint Louis University 41800 81100 0.4847 9,331 1250 0.7499
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

254 Old Dominion University 42500 50500 0.1584 17,504 1205 0.9135
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

255 Seattle University 42700 85100 0.498 4,370 1299 0.7313
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

255 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 57200 0.2535 10,900 1222 0.8914
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

257 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 4,279 1234 0.5796
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

258 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4479 4,123 1124 0.6927
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

259 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 43900 83400 0.4735 2,160 1374 0.809
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

260 LeTourneau University 44800 55000 0.1855 2,903 1242 0.4879
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

261 University of New Haven 46400 107200 0.5672 4,969 1219 0.5589
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$107,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

262 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 46900 53300 0.12 34,447 1273 0.8804
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

263 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59800 0.2121 37,985 1390 0.5815
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

264 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2899 7,886 1271 0.6481
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

264 Santa Clara University 47300 107400 0.5596 6,695 1399 0.4788
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$107,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

264 University of Delaware 47300 62000 0.2376 19,287 1302 0.6924
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

267 University of Georgia 48600 51800 0.0618 32,824 1348 0.3425
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

268 Lipscomb University 48700 67900 0.2827 3,327 1214 0.6774
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

268 Stevens Institute of Technology 48700 86200 0.4349 4,206 1430 0.5068
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

270 University of Alabama in Huntsville 49500 65300 0.242 6,743 1266 0.6292
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

271 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 58800 0.153 44,314 1356 0.2222
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

272 University of Colorado Boulder 50000 56000 0.1072 32,244 1351 0.7809
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

273 Quinnipiac University 50400 118300 0.5738 6,610 1250 0.7031
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$118,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

273 University of Portland 50400 117300 0.5704 2,814 1288 0.9178
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$117,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,814

Est. Median SAT

1,288

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

275 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

276 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50600 95600 0.4709 5,461 1292 0.6189
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

277 The University of Texas at Arlington 50700 57000 0.1106 32,545 1129 0.799
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

278 University of California-Berkeley 51300 98700 0.4802 33,513 1407 0.1145
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$98,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

279 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

280 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

281 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3859 5,833 1440 0.6725
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

282 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

282 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 63400 0.1547 24,019 1404 0.5989
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

284 The University of Alabama 53800 66500 0.191 35,621 1238 0.7117
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

285 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54500 66200 0.1767 38,572 1455 0.3659
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

286 Howard University 54700 67300 0.1871 11,519 1208 0.4134
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

287 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 57900 65700 0.1188 40,996 1399 0.4175
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

288 Hofstra University 58800 83400 0.2949 6,599 1369 0.7267
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

289 Michigan Technological University 60900 76100 0.1997 6,009 1247 0.8546
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

290 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.036 23,401 1343 0.3834
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

291 New Jersey Institute of Technology 62300 65000 0.0415 9,827 1329 0.6737
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

292 University of California-Davis 68600 90000 0.2377 31,695 1290 0.4435
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

293 Gonzaga University 70900 76400 0.0719 4,976 1328 0.7962
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

294 Auburn University 75400 85500 0.1181 27,907 1324 0.4593
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

295 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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