Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and 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 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,081 1283 0.2432
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,081

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

24.3 %

1 United States 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 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 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 %

5 Stanford University 3700 71300 0.948 7,904 1535 0.0361
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

6 Seattle University 3800 11800 0.6768 4,103 1256 0.7703
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$11,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

7 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 26,073 0 0
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

8 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4700 40700 0.8836 34,454 1435 0.1564
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

9 Princeton University 5100 82400 0.9377 5,813 1535 0.0462
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7700 96500 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

11 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 7900 27100 0.7074 28,674 980 0.9401
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

12 Brigham Young University 8100 28600 0.7176 32,221 1374 0.6919
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

13 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,920 1176 0.9247
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

14 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,157 1535 0.0386
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

15 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

16 Marshall University 8800 34400 0.7437 9,165 1065 0.9572
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

16 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8800 90000 0.9027 4,576 1535 0.0485
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

18 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,824 1528 0.1166
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

19 California State University-Northridge 9100 36500 0.7501 32,499 1005 0.9219
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

20 Fairmont State University 9300 21400 0.5661 3,060 1005 0.9924
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

21 University of California-Irvine 9600 42100 0.7714 30,204 1333 0.2878
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

22 University of Alaska Fairbanks 9900 54800 0.82 5,912 1149 0.6212
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

23 The University of Texas at Arlington 10100 29300 0.6564 31,112 1130 0.8129
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

24 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7368 32,273 1290 0.4183
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

24 University of Notre Dame 10200 86200 0.8821 8,880 1499 0.1127
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

26 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10700 36600 0.7073 27,082 1099 0.8459
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

26 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10700 28400 0.6224 40,754 1391 0.3915
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

28 Virginia Military Institute 10800 34400 0.6866 1,527 1218 0.7125
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

29 Duke University 10900 93600 0.8838 6,523 1539 0.0571
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

29 Tennessee State University 10900 48200 0.7731 5,057 980 0.7018
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

31 Savannah State University 11200 40400 0.722 2,857 950 0.8368
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

32 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5735 10,406 0 0.8396
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

33 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 48200 0.7598 20,609 990 0.999
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

34 California State University-Fresno 11700 19700 0.4046 21,430 995 0.9638
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

34 Cornell University 11700 93100 0.8745 16,128 1521 0.0841
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

36 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.8629 2,775 1427 0.3145
#36

#36 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 %

36 University of Illinois Chicago 11800 30400 0.611 22,495 1252 0.7735
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

38 Indiana State University 11900 31200 0.6192 6,224 1140 0.8077
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

39 University of Guam 12000 23400 0.488 2,617 0 1
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

39 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

41 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 12200 26200 0.5331 21,947 1335 0.3122
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

41 Florida Atlantic University 12200 25800 0.5278 24,942 1130 0.6613
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

41 Southern Utah University 12200 44000 0.7223 13,126 1140 0.8179
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

44 University of Central Florida 12300 25300 0.5132 59,649 1280 0.4471
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

44 William Jewell College 12300 46900 0.738 969 1110 0.3836
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

46 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0.0009 25,255 1134 0.737
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

47 West Virginia University 12800 57700 0.778 18,614 1125 0.778
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

48 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 54500 0.7614 12,498 1010 0.8896
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

49 Youngstown State University 13200 26800 0.507 8,436 1065 0.8066
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

50 North Carolina A & T State University 13400 17900 0.2521 12,216 1020 0.4617
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

50 University of Southern Indiana 13400 26000 0.4848 5,347 1145 0.9581
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

52 Florida Gulf Coast University 13500 49300 0.7259 14,243 1125 0.7675
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

52 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13500 28000 0.5175 8,553 1054 0.8688
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

54 University of South Florida 13600 17100 0.2045 38,525 1239 0.4319
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 31700 0.5674 39,083 1412 0.4517
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

56 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13800 48200 0.7143 1,448 1105 0.61
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

57 Portland State University 13900 43100 0.6773 15,960 1176 0.9091
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

58 Louisiana Tech University 14000 36900 0.6205 11,071 1164 0.9073
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

58 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 14000 69100 0.798 1,217 1229 0.5405
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

60 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14200 28900 0.5094 8,320 1074 0.8858
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

61 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14300 37900 0.6227 8,975 1045 0.9721
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

62 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14400 26500 0.4582 22,351 1159 0.7504
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

63 California State University-Chico 14500 30700 0.5268 13,392 1117 0.9158
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

63 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 22,695 1490 0.0522
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

65 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14600 86200 0.8311 14,576 1179 0.6967
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

66 Bucknell University 14800 94800 0.8437 3,920 1284 0.2893
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

67 Montana State University-Northern 14900 40500 0.6317 982 990 0.9562
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

67 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14900 45200 0.6698 2,233 930 0.9036
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

69 Wayne State University 15000 32900 0.5438 16,173 1174 0.7786
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

70 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1485 0.3778
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

71 Florida State University 15400 22900 0.3271 32,711 1360 0.2422
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

71 University of Memphis 15400 29900 0.4846 15,770 1075 0.7203
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

71 University of North Florida 15400 33000 0.5337 13,735 1150 0.5324
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

74 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 15500 76300 0.7971 7,703 1105 0.9556
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

74 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15500 25600 0.3938 9,982 1125 0.7702
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

76 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#76

#76 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 %

76 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3959 5,187 1005 0.9229
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

78 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15700 42500 0.6307 37,140 1442 0.4237
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

79 The University of Texas at Austin 15800 30500 0.4817 43,165 1335 0.2664
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

80 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3801 35,843 1135 0.4628
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

80 University of Southern California 16000 71400 0.7762 21,023 1485 0.1002
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

82 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27700 0.42 28,226 1015 0.9343
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

82 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 19,888 1209 0.8517
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

82 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16100 45400 0.6448 18,428 1090 0.9529
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

85 The University of Texas at Tyler 16200 24900 0.3489 7,683 1120 0.9402
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

86 Alabama A & M University 16300 44800 0.6356 5,845 940 0.6622
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

87 Central Connecticut State University 16500 34000 0.5144 8,170 1010 0.7333
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

87 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4223 28,422 1335 0.4167
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

87 University of California-Berkeley 16500 43600 0.6224 33,469 1407 0.1104
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

90 Bluefield State University 16700 29200 0.4287 1,249 1000 0.8722
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

91 Lamar University 16800 41900 0.599 8,206 1045 0.857
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

91 Texas State University 16800 26800 0.3727 36,268 1100 0.8908
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

91 University of Louisville 16800 29100 0.4231 17,086 1148 0.7941
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

91 University of Rhode Island 16800 33900 0.5045 14,376 1148 0.7216
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

95 Prairie View A & M University 16900 49200 0.6561 8,056 955 0.7441
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

95 University of South Alabama 16900 35200 0.5202 9,241 1140 0.7096
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

97 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 17100 44000 0.6119 3,469 1080 0.9215
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

98 Morgan State University 17200 37200 0.5377 9,027 965 0.8223
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

98 University of Mary 17200 32600 0.4728 2,650 1189 0.7825
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

100 San Francisco State University 17400 55500 0.6867 20,756 1035 0.9615
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

101 Lewis-Clark State College 17500 24400 0.2827 3,793 1010 0.9407
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

102 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

103 Georgia Southern University 17800 23800 0.2525 23,618 1065 0.8789
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

104 California State University-Fullerton 18100 41500 0.5641 38,597 0 0.9052
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

105 University of Arizona 18200 30900 0.4117 45,025 1212 0.8614
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

106 Montana Technological University 18300 55400 0.6692 1,435 1125 0.899
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

107 Angelo State University 18400 23100 0.2035 9,779 1055 0.8301
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

108 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18700 32200 0.419 2,737 1195 0.9281
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

109 California State University-Los Angeles 18900 59200 0.6812 19,354 965 0.9125
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

110 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

110 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19100 78700 0.7574 17,901 1470 0.1681
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

112 Western Michigan University 19200 32500 0.4097 13,860 1104 0.846
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

113 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

113 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 31800 0.3933 18,895 1134 0.7371
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

115 San Jose State University 19500 33700 0.4214 28,008 0 0.8461
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

115 South Carolina State University 19500 42000 0.5352 2,950 865 0.8262
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

117 Lincoln University 19700 40800 0.5177 1,707 920 0
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

118 Texas Southern University 19800 25500 0.2239 6,619 920 0.9335
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

119 Boise State University 19900 59700 0.6667 24,030 1025 0.8721
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

120 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1755 25,628 1207 0.8866
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

120 Kansas State University 20000 28800 0.3048 15,650 1164 0.8199
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

122 Northwestern University 20100 89500 0.7757 8,846 1513 0.0722
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

123 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20200 32800 0.3836 19,701 1214 0.8749
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

123 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5499
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

125 Farmingdale State College 20300 22500 0.098 10,007 1145 0.6329
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

125 The College of New Jersey 20300 36800 0.4482 7,435 1248 0.6235
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

125 University of New Orleans 20300 30200 0.3277 5,476 1125 0.6677
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

128 Saint Martin's University 20600 67000 0.6927 1,210 1055 0.898
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

129 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 20700 53000 0.61 5,731 1174 0.9064
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

130 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1868 9,762 1110 0.9496
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

130 Southern University and A & M College 20900 36700 0.4303 6,571 960 0.4987
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

132 Bradley University 21000 50800 0.5865 3,596 1174 0.7675
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

132 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 21000 42500 0.5064 14,019 1159 0.7781
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

134 Minnesota State University, Mankato 21100 27100 0.2238 12,897 1110 0.9133
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

135 Kennesaw State University 21200 27200 0.2207 42,840 1120 0.6919
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

135 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21200 42700 0.5036 13,179 1110 0.8883
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

137 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5959 1,062 1070 0.8795
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

138 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4662 36,588 1367 0.6535
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

139 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 21500 38900 0.4469 1,919 1245 0.7844
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

140 King's College 21600 63100 0.658 1,568 1180 0.9305
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

141 Tufts University 21700 98900 0.7803 7,126 1507 0.1153
#141

#141 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 %

142 New York University 21900 91800 0.7612 29,060 1520 0.0923
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

143 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

144 Carroll College 22500 60100 0.6259 1,062 1209 0.7264
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

144 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22500 36000 0.3746 4,421 1099 0.8555
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

146 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 22700 44400 0.4884 1,809 1109 0.9484
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

147 Montana State University 22900 31400 0.2706 15,053 1184 0.8214
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

148 The University of Alabama 23200 31000 0.2514 34,389 1233 0.7665
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

149 University of the Pacific 23300 69800 0.6654 3,249 1298 0.7132
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

150 Point Park University 23900 57000 0.581 2,337 1144 0.9691
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

150 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23900 30500 0.2162 6,800 1245 0.6857
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

152 Northern Arizona University 24100 31200 0.2251 22,991 1145 0.8961
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

153 Norwich University 24500 88400 0.723 2,642 1209 0.7361
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

153 The University of Texas at San Antonio 24500 38500 0.3638 31,127 1115 0.8679
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

155 Dordt University 24600 52500 0.5311 1,695 1195 0.7116
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

156 University of Kansas 24900 44000 0.4337 22,085 1176 0.9348
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

157 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 42100 0.4058 65,450 1203 0.8989
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

158 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 25200 47400 0.4686 2,371 1189 0.9808
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

159 Syracuse University 25300 83100 0.6955 15,958 1363 0.4611
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

160 South Dakota State University 25500 28700 0.1116 10,728 1120 0.9834
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

161 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 25700 59900 0.5708 34,242 1273 0.7333
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

161 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5038 1,238 1159 0.604
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

163 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5503 1,155 1110 0.867
#163

#163 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 %

163 Lipscomb University 25900 57800 0.5519 3,327 1214 0.6774
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

165 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

166 University of Evansville 26200 64700 0.5954 1,742 1207 0.7813
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

167 University of Arkansas 26400 29600 0.1082 28,859 1179 0.7431
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

167 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

169 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5263 4,157 1209 0.8469
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,157

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

170 Cleveland State University 26700 37300 0.2843 9,418 1005 0.913
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

171 Pennsylvania College of Technology 26800 45500 0.4112 4,264 1130 0.7423
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

171 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26800 31000 0.1356 2,170 1264 0.8525
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

173 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26900 47900 0.4381 4,047 1219 0.976
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

174 University of Idaho 27000 30600 0.1178 9,574 1119 0.7553
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

175 Marquette University 27200 66200 0.5888 8,045 1309 0.8134
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

176 George Fox University 27400 76800 0.6432 3,401 1193 0.9351
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

176 York College of Pennsylvania 27400 45800 0.4021 3,308 1135 0.942
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

178 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

179 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1454 8,281 1124 0.8568
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

179 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2375 5,162 1131 0.9502
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

181 Clarkson University 27900 78000 0.6425 2,296 1302 0.7736
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

181 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

183 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.13 18,567 1214 0.7764
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

184 Messiah University 28200 54200 0.4799 2,618 1241 0.7897
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

185 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 33400 0.1467 11,160 1069 0.5967
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

185 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5926 4,223 1224 0.9579
#185

#185 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 %

187 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

188 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.3989 3,422 1154 0.7572
#188

#188 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

75.7 %

189 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 33900 0.1328 30,187 1292 0.6015
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

189 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0983 11,013 1159 0.9202
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

191 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 29500 42400 0.3041 42,604 1336 0.6056
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

192 University of Connecticut 29600 33700 0.1218 19,388 1324 0.5395
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

192 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29600 31800 0.0693 6,270 1140 0.8726
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

194 Milwaukee School of Engineering 29700 70200 0.5773 2,705 1292 0.6239
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

194 Southern Methodist University 29700 107300 0.7232 7,285 1423 0.6335
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$107,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

194 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

197 University of North Dakota 29800 32500 0.0831 11,033 1150 0.769
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

198 Rochester Institute of Technology 30700 78100 0.6069 14,267 1363 0.6693
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

199 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1069 0.8535
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

199 Ohio Northern University 30900 63500 0.5131 2,592 1289 0.7335
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

201 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 49800 0.3755 20,592 1435 0.1407
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

201 Loyola Marymount University 31100 90800 0.6578 7,273 1353 0.4508
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

203 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

204 University of Dayton 31500 64200 0.5094 7,737 1284 0.6566
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

205 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3841 10,206 1190 0.7218
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

206 Liberty University 32000 60900 0.4748 52,823 1181 0.9932
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

207 University of St Thomas 32100 70300 0.5437 6,044 1270 0.9125
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

208 Manhattan University 32200 72500 0.5559 2,928 1248 0.785
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

209 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4766 2,304 1124 0.7089
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

210 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

211 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

212 Lawrence Technological University 33500 82500 0.5937 2,579 1155 0.7403
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

213 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.0933 8,426 1235 0.8876
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

214 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

215 New England Institute of Technology 33900 77700 0.564 1,718 995 0.6673
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

216 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,184 1178 0.3801
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

217 Hofstra University 34400 77000 0.5531 6,581 1323 0.6808
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

218 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#218

#218 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 %

218 Valparaiso University 34500 63200 0.4535 2,123 1247 0.8934
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

220 Colorado State University Pueblo 34600 37800 0.0848 5,086 1000 0.9821
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

221 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

222 University of Missouri-St Louis 35200 59200 0.406 12,151 1154 0.5716
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

222 University of New Haven 35200 67100 0.4755 4,903 1180 0.6038
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

224 Illinois Institute of Technology 35300 75200 0.5307 3,135 1299 0.5493
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

224 San Diego State University 35300 36100 0.0221 34,637 1208 0.3598
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

226 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

227 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36100 56300 0.3588 5,552 1305 0.7255
#227

#227 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 Colorado School of Mines 36300 60100 0.3962 5,852 1396 0.596
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

228 Tennessee Technological University 36300 38500 0.0572 8,838 1159 0.8316
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

228 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 36300 56800 0.3607 12,122 1283 0.8296
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

231 Auburn University 36500 38000 0.0394 27,907 1324 0.4593
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

231 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

233 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

234 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1229 0.7645
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

235 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

235 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

237 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

238 Texas Tech University 38800 41000 0.0537 32,580 1200 0.7265
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

239 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39000 53400 0.2698 30,564 1298 0.416
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

240 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

241 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39800 53700 0.259 23,920 1390 0.5973
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

242 Arkansas State University 40300 40900 0.0146 9,985 1075 0.7959
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

243 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

244 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40500 40500 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

244 Western New England University 40500 67300 0.398 2,616 1199 0.8348
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

246 Temple University 40700 55300 0.2642 21,428 1245 0.8045
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

247 Quinnipiac University 41000 79200 0.4822 6,248 1209 0.77
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

248 Widener University 41100 79400 0.4825 2,811 1155 0.8402
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

249 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

250 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41600 83300 0.5009 2,315 1382 0.7686
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

251 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41900 67900 0.3828 3,965 1229 0.9121
#251

#251 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 %

252 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54700 0.2285 20,418 1375 0.5808
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

253 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42300 42300 0 12,382 1242 0.8842
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

253 University of Maryland-College Park 42300 53400 0.2079 31,133 1456 0.448
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

255 Old Dominion University 42500 47700 0.109 17,746 1205 0.9036
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

256 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42600 53700 0.2066 46,815 1339 0.6057
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

257 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

258 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,567 1399 0.242
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

259 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3675 3,677 1224 0.577
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

260 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4481 4,199 1115 0.7361
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

261 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2315 23,351 1239 0.766
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

262 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2748 31,253 1272 0.773
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

263 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 591 1199 0.9684
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

264 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

265 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86200 0.4662 5,743 1438 0.6343
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

266 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 46400 58900 0.2121 26,500 1183 0.8857
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

267 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

268 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

268 University of Delaware 47200 61300 0.2309 19,119 1303 0.6356
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

270 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2886 7,886 1271 0.6481
#270

#270 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 %

271 Saint Louis University 48500 80900 0.4003 10,436 1260 0.7504
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

272 Drexel University 48700 83800 0.4188 13,169 1339 0.7944
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

273 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1366 25,535 1193 0.9294
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

274 Stevens Institute of Technology 49000 85800 0.4288 4,236 1445 0.4758
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

275 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50600 82600 0.3875 5,558 1292 0.6016
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

276 University of Portland 50900 84800 0.3998 2,986 1277 0.8917
#276

#276 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 %

277 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

278 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0411 28,064 1237 0.8598
#278

#278 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 %

279 Santa Clara University 51900 84500 0.386 6,577 1427 0.48
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

280 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

281 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

282 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

283 George Mason University 53800 61000 0.1181 28,331 1268 0.8748
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

284 Texas A&M University-College Station 53900 56100 0.0393 60,710 1278 0.5732
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

285 University of Colorado Boulder 54600 56600 0.0353 32,100 1290 0.8115
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

286 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0372 24,457 1256 0.7847
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

287 Howard University 58400 76900 0.2405 11,519 1208 0.4134
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

288 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

289 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0346 23,401 1343 0.3834
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

290 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63500 63500 0 10,200 1346 0.6507
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

291 Gonzaga University 75600 88600 0.1468 5,281 1303 0.8169
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

292 The Catholic University of America 79400 82500 0.0376 3,177 1204 0.8278
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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