Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Majors in California for 2026

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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 Old Dominion University 0 32400 1 17,746 1205 0.9036
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

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 1,108 1334 0.2244
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,334

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

5 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

6 Princeton University 3500 82600 0.9576 5,813 1535 0.0462
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Stanford University 3500 71800 0.9517 7,904 1535 0.0361
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

8 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4600 40700 0.886 34,454 1435 0.1564
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

9 Vanderbilt University 7600 96200 0.9205 7,221 1527 0.0586
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

10 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

11 Columbia University in the City of New York 8200 97100 0.916 9,164 1535 0.0399
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

11 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

13 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8900 90000 0.9016 4,535 1542 0.0455
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

14 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

15 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

16 University of Guam 9700 10700 0.0936 2,549 0 0
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

17 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

18 Southern Utah University 10000 22200 0.5506 13,126 1140 0.8179
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

19 University of Notre Dame 10300 86200 0.881 8,880 1500 0.1127
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

20 Savannah State University 10400 26700 0.6112 2,966 925 0.4614
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

21 California State University-Fresno 10800 19700 0.4538 21,954 995 0.9526
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

22 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11000 26000 0.5786 22,033 1321 0.3132
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

22 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11000 25700 0.5713 46,815 1378 0.6057
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

24 Marshall University 11400 36600 0.6882 9,146 1065 0.9573
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

25 California State University-Northridge 11500 22000 0.4753 32,756 1005 0.9345
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

25 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

27 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 26900 0.5682 21,118 980 0.9992
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

28 Cornell University 11700 93100 0.8745 16,128 1521 0.0876
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

28 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 11700 28900 0.596 8,320 1090 0.8858
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

30 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

31 University of North Florida 12300 22400 0.4515 13,735 1150 0.5324
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

32 University of South Florida 12500 17100 0.2688 38,525 1239 0.4319
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

33 Montana State University-Northern 12600 23600 0.4658 919 990 1
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

33 University of California-Merced 12600 41900 0.6994 8,372 1070 0.9053
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

35 Virginia Military Institute 12800 34400 0.6284 1,527 1218 0.7125
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

36 William Jewell College 13100 39800 0.6703 924 1085 0.3836
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

37 University of Houston 13200 22000 0.3993 39,257 1249 0.7392
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

38 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

39 University of Georgia 13400 26600 0.4963 32,399 1382 0.377
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

40 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.606 20,026 1294 0.706
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

42 Duke University 13800 93600 0.8528 6,523 1527 0.0571
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

42 Fairmont State University 13800 21400 0.3556 3,088 970 0.9862
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

42 University of Idaho 13800 25800 0.4659 9,574 1119 0.7553
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

45 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

46 Florida Gulf Coast University 14500 22500 0.3552 14,463 1125 0.6344
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

46 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 17,432 1490 0.0522
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

48 The University of Texas at Tyler 14800 24900 0.4051 7,683 1120 0.9402
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

49 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 31000 0.5189 8,553 1045 0.8688
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

49 Western Michigan University 14900 26500 0.4381 13,027 1115 0.846
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

51 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4443 7,851 1115 0.8568
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

52 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

52 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15200 37900 0.599 8,945 1099 0.975
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

54 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5978 30,204 1333 0.2857
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

54 University of Southern California 15300 71400 0.786 20,630 1492 0.0981
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

56 Tennessee State University 15500 39200 0.604 5,057 980 0.7011
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

56 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15500 22300 0.3046 24,868 1214 0.796
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

58 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

59 California State University-Sacramento 15700 27700 0.4345 28,820 1035 0.9399
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

60 Portland State University 15800 26100 0.3933 15,414 1094 0.9087
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

60 San Francisco State University 15800 46700 0.6611 19,444 1035 0.9644
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

62 Santa Ana College 15900 35300 0.5498 27,248 0 0
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

63 Arkansas State University 16200 28100 0.4237 9,985 1075 0.8226
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

64 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,475 1399 0.0897
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

64 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 16300 35700 0.5435 12,122 1283 0.8304
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

66 Georgia Southern University 16400 20100 0.1836 23,541 1065 0.8789
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

67 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4204 28,422 1378 0.4174
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

68 West Virginia University 16600 40900 0.5939 18,206 1125 0.89
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

69 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

70 University of Louisville 17100 29100 0.4128 17,086 1148 0.7941
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

71 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17300 27400 0.3684 27,132 1099 0.9617
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

72 Montana Technological University 17600 51400 0.6572 1,497 1120 0.9105
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,497

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

72 Texas A&M University-College Station 17600 29900 0.4126 60,710 1278 0.5743
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

74 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

75 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 44300 0.5956 20,591 1435 0.1407
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

76 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18200 32200 0.4345 2,737 1195 0.2272
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

76 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4423 2,821 1175 0.753
#76

#76 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 %

78 California State University-Fullerton 18400 20600 0.1044 38,760 1090 0.9052
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

79 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2011 9,702 1055 0.8301
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

80 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 18600 31400 0.4077 13,921 1119 0.7468
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

81 University of Mississippi 18700 45000 0.5849 21,585 1182 0.9658
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

82 San Jose State University 19000 40800 0.5349 28,008 1124 0.8461
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

83 Norwich University 19200 73800 0.7396 2,626 1186 0.7444
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

84 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

85 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 38000 0.4896 19,586 965 0.9125
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

85 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

87 Farmingdale State College 19500 22500 0.1336 10,007 1145 0.6329
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

87 University of New Orleans 19500 30600 0.3633 5,419 1040 0.7431
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

89 Central Connecticut State University 19600 29500 0.3354 8,170 1075 0.7333
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

90 Youngstown State University 19700 34000 0.4206 9,400 1115 0.8445
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

91 Cleveland State University 19900 30900 0.3555 9,482 1069 0.913
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

91 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19900 78600 0.7467 17,885 1470 0.1681
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

93 Alabama A & M University 20100 28200 0.2869 6,370 915 0.5795
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

94 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20300 39200 0.4824 11,355 1222 0.8816
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

95 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

95 University of Memphis 20600 29600 0.3044 15,770 1075 0.7203
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

97 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

97 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2594 8,130 1179 0.9688
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

99 Louisiana Tech University 21000 26100 0.1956 10,881 1189 0.864
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

99 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1847 9,762 1110 0.9496
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

99 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

102 Washington State University 21200 36200 0.4131 21,455 1125 0.8664
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

103 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5952 1,120 1070 0.882
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

103 Tufts University 21300 98900 0.7843 7,126 1507 0.1149
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

105 Bluefield State University 21700 32100 0.3245 1,117 990 0.9723
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

106 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

107 Texas Southern University 22000 25500 0.1375 6,844 915 0.9691
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

108 California State University-Chico 22100 31000 0.2867 13,792 1075 0.9272
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

108 Montana State University 22100 27100 0.1843 15,046 1184 0.8214
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

108 Southern University and A & M College 22100 25100 0.1194 6,713 930 0.3512
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

111 Florida State University 22600 32400 0.3029 32,720 1360 0.2422
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

111 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

113 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23000 67400 0.6592 5,690 1055 0.9071
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

114 Northern Arizona University 23100 34100 0.3221 22,990 1090 0.8961
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

114 West Texas A & M University 23100 29200 0.2087 6,926 1060 0.9868
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

116 Indiana State University 23500 32400 0.2748 6,224 1020 0.8077
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

116 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 23500 34800 0.3244 3,459 1080 0.9215
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

116 University of Southern Indiana 23500 27200 0.1342 7,600 1145 0.9581
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

116 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

120 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

121 New Jersey Institute of Technology 23800 30600 0.2222 10,200 1325 0.6507
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

122 Bradley University 23900 50800 0.5295 3,596 1223 0.7676
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

122 University of Kansas 23900 43000 0.4452 22,085 1176 0.9348
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

124 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24300 44400 0.4518 1,066 1197 0.4449
#124

#124 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 %

125 King's College 24500 63100 0.6121 1,568 1170 0.9311
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

126 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.257 9,187 1163 0.7613
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

127 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 25200 39700 0.3653 2,476 930 0.9641
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,476

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

128 Point Park University 25300 57000 0.5564 2,337 1140 0.9691
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

128 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25300 34900 0.2754 4,371 1084 0.865
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

130 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1279 0.848
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

131 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.1097 10,719 1120 0.9834
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

132 Clarkson University 25700 78000 0.6707 2,296 1302 0.7736
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

132 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5032 1,313 1113 0.5077
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

132 Western Kentucky University 25700 41800 0.3851 14,151 970 0.9387
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

135 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5497 1,155 1110 0.867
#135

#135 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 %

135 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,618 1241 0.7897
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

135 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25900 28000 0.0767 13,433 1145 0.8844
#135

#135 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 %

138 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#138

#138 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 %

138 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5961 1,742 1174 0.776
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

140 University of Arkansas 26400 28900 0.0849 28,859 1179 0.743
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

140 University of the Pacific 26400 69800 0.621 3,249 1298 0.7132
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

142 Saint Martin's University 26500 71100 0.6275 1,189 1095 0.898
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

142 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4799 2,207 1089 0.782
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

144 Kansas State University 26600 30400 0.1256 15,650 1164 0.8169
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

144 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5253 4,373 1159 0.8548
#144

#144 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 %

146 Iowa State University 26700 43300 0.3829 25,628 1207 0.8866
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

147 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26900 37700 0.2867 4,047 1219 0.976
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

148 Michigan Technological University 27000 34700 0.222 6,013 1256 0.9243
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

149 University of Arizona 27300 37700 0.2762 44,848 1233 0.8614
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

150 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

151 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

151 University of Minnesota Duluth 27500 31300 0.1229 8,426 1235 0.8875
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

151 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27500 32800 0.1602 19,701 1214 0.8749
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

151 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

155 George Fox University 27700 69400 0.6012 3,354 1193 0.9351
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

155 Syracuse University 27700 83100 0.6665 15,957 1363 0.4592
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

157 Oregon Institute of Technology 27800 36400 0.236 5,160 1131 0.9502
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

158 University of Missouri-St Louis 27900 38200 0.2685 12,317 1152 0.6267
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

158 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

160 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

160 University of Alaska Fairbanks 28000 33300 0.1592 5,827 1157 0.6469
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

162 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28400 36700 0.226 28,674 980 0.9419
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

163 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

164 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28600 32700 0.1269 2,216 1268 0.7987
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

164 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5921 4,223 1224 0.9575
#164

#164 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 %

166 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

167 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 6,195 1399 0.6069
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

168 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2143 31,253 1272 0.773
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

168 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0693 4,525 1015 0.7118
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

170 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3978 3,422 1154 0.7542
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

170 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0691 22,738 1208 0.8362
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

172 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

173 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2141 23,401 1343 0.3834
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

174 Morgan State University 29400 41900 0.2986 9,027 965 0.8223
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

174 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34000 0.1354 30,187 1292 0.6015
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

176 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29600 31600 0.0633 6,835 1090 0.7147
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

177 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

177 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29700 38400 0.2265 15,375 1103 0.866
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

179 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.2895 11,013 1229 0.9202
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

180 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30000 39200 0.235 12,507 1010 0.8897
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

181 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 30300 41200 0.2649 25,255 1134 0.7517
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

181 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30300 38500 0.213 7,890 1110 0.2056
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

181 South Carolina State University 30300 41600 0.2716 2,950 930 0.8262
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

184 Colorado State University Pueblo 30400 33600 0.0938 5,086 1124 0.949
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

185 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

185 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 30500 39900 0.2357 1,278 1025 0.3668
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

187 Lincoln University 30600 34500 0.1129 1,926 0 0
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

188 Lamar University 30700 38300 0.1986 8,184 1050 0.8641
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

189 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1070 0.8488
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

189 San Diego State University 30900 36100 0.144 35,782 1208 0.3619
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

191 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

191 Ohio Northern University 31000 63500 0.5122 2,706 1269 0.744
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

193 North Carolina A & T State University 31100 36700 0.1525 12,497 1075 0.499
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

193 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0785 11,033 1150 0.769
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

195 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 31400 49500 0.366 1,813 1109 0.9484
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

196 Lawrence Technological University 31900 71900 0.5562 2,579 1159 0.559
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

196 Marquette University 31900 66500 0.5203 8,045 1309 0.8134
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

196 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 51700 0.383 10,166 1190 0.7218
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

199 The College of New Jersey 32100 45400 0.2927 7,435 1248 0.6229
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

200 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1214 41,303 1338 0.7975
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

201 Prairie View A & M University 32400 39600 0.1817 8,877 975 0.7931
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

201 University of Rhode Island 32400 46400 0.3015 14,376 1148 0.7216
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

203 Carroll College 32500 60100 0.4593 1,112 1179 0.7093
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

203 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

205 Lipscomb University 32600 57800 0.4368 3,336 1260 0.6773
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

205 Pennsylvania College of Technology 32600 45300 0.2806 4,526 0 0
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

207 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4769 2,303 1124 0.6959
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

208 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4669 2,076 1144 0.9064
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

209 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

210 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33400 41000 0.186 22,364 1159 0.7504
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

211 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33500 36100 0.072 33,033 1264 0.8529
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

212 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

212 Harding University 33700 47800 0.296 3,536 1184 0.7052
#212

#212 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 %

214 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,187 1178 0.3801
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

215 Illinois Institute of Technology 34200 75200 0.5454 3,135 1307 0.5493
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

216 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8536
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

217 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34500 70200 0.5089 2,704 1277 0.5893
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

217 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

217 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4788 12,276 1379 0.653
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

220 Texas Tech University 35300 38900 0.0926 32,580 1200 0.7265
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

221 Loyola Marymount University 35400 90800 0.6104 7,273 1353 0.4508
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

221 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,123 1189 0.8943
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

223 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

224 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4392 4,038 1235 0.8771
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

225 Cedarville University 35800 57000 0.3711 5,790 1232 0.6529
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

226 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 41600 0.1298 65,450 1203 0.8989
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

226 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36200 56300 0.3578 5,552 1305 0.7255
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

228 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2804 18,567 1214 0.7764
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

229 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1237 5,386 1050 0.9092
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

229 University of New Haven 36500 67300 0.4574 4,903 1164 0.6038
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

231 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0552 23,329 1239 0.766
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

232 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66300 0.4436 31,035 1366 0.5478
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

233 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

234 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,403 1241 0.9812
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

235 Hofstra University 38000 76900 0.5058 6,581 1328 0.6808
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

236 Western New England University 38500 69200 0.4438 2,616 1199 0.8348
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

237 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38700 53100 0.2711 30,564 1302 0.416
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

238 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 38900 38900 0 1,973 1189 0.8135
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

239 University of Maine 39600 45200 0.124 9,601 1205 0.9664
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

240 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

240 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

242 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2481 18,263 1410 0.4904
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

243 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40100 47500 0.1558 31,127 1115 0.8679
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

243 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40100 44100 0.0907 13,432 1225 0.8701
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

245 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40200 50000 0.1962 34,242 1273 0.7333
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

245 Wayne State University 40200 46200 0.1299 16,012 1174 0.8116
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

247 Santa Clara University 40300 84500 0.5233 6,577 1427 0.48
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

248 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40800 55200 0.2608 25,900 1375 0.5808
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

249 University of Alabama at Birmingham 41100 42300 0.0284 11,959 1260 0.8818
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

250 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41500 83200 0.5012 2,315 1404 0.7686
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

250 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 41500 53200 0.22 5,731 1174 0.9064
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

252 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41900 67900 0.3828 3,965 1229 0.9121
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

253 Seattle University 42100 75000 0.4384 4,078 1305 0.7692
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

254 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53600 0.2054 31,133 1463 0.4479
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

255 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

256 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4474 4,102 1115 0.7002
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

257 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68700 0.3659 3,666 1224 0.577
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

257 Widener University 43600 79400 0.451 2,975 1184 0.7093
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

259 Manhattan University 43800 74100 0.4088 2,744 1274 0.7894
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

259 University at Buffalo 43800 46700 0.0621 20,359 1303 0.7418
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

261 Florida Atlantic University 44100 44400 0.0068 24,876 1130 0.6613
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

261 New England Institute of Technology 44100 68200 0.3532 1,796 1030 0.6673
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

263 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,557 1245 0.7215
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

264 Boise State University 44900 50000 0.102 23,983 1135 0.8721
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

264 University of Illinois Chicago 44900 50600 0.1127 22,495 1252 0.7735
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

266 Mercer University 45200 65400 0.3085 4,690 1273 0.6889
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

267 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86300 0.4668 5,741 1438 0.6347
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

268 Saint Louis University 46300 80900 0.4275 10,413 1305 0.7504
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

269 University of Colorado Boulder 46400 57700 0.1953 32,244 1351 0.7808
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

270 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2117 37,985 1390 0.5815
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

271 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2878 10,629 1268 0.6481
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,629

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

272 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

273 University of Alabama in Huntsville 48200 48600 0.0082 6,800 1293 0.6857
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

274 Drexel University 48800 83900 0.4184 13,309 1339 0.7944
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

275 University of Kentucky 49200 58000 0.1531 25,534 1193 0.9294
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

276 Stevens Institute of Technology 49700 85800 0.4206 4,236 1445 0.4758
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

277 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

277 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

279 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50600 83600 0.3946 5,558 1292 0.6016
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

280 University of Portland 51000 84800 0.3986 2,986 1277 0.8917
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

281 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.04 28,064 1237 0.8598
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

282 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

283 George Mason University 53800 61000 0.1181 28,334 1268 0.8748
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

284 The University of Alabama 55800 56800 0.0176 34,389 1284 0.7665
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

285 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

286 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

287 Howard University 59900 66500 0.0993 11,519 1208 0.4134
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

288 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

289 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

290 University of California-Berkeley 70500 76100 0.0736 33,070 1407 0.1098
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

291 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 5,281 1329 0.8169
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

292 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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