Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and Majors in Colorado 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 Colorado.
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 Colorado.
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 Seattle University 3800 11800 0.6768 4,103 1256 0.7703
#5

#5 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 %

6 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5100 40700 0.8738 34,454 1435 0.1564
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

7 Princeton University 5500 82400 0.9329 5,813 1535 0.0462
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

8 CUNY City College 7700 31200 0.7533 12,982 1169 0.5997
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7700 90000 0.9149 4,576 1535 0.0485
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7900 96500 0.9183 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 Brigham Young University 8000 28600 0.7211 32,221 1374 0.6919
#11

#11 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 %

12 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,920 1176 0.9247
#12

#12 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 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,157 1535 0.0386
#13

#13 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 %

14 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 8500 43500 0.8053 28,674 980 0.9401
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

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 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,824 1528 0.1166
#16

#16 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 %

17 Fairmont State University 9400 21400 0.5615 3,060 1005 0.9924
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

17 Marshall University 9400 34400 0.7262 9,165 1065 0.9572
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

19 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9500 53000 0.8199 1,217 1229 0.5405
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

20 California State University-Northridge 9800 22400 0.5635 32,499 1005 0.9219
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

20 Idaho State University 9800 22200 0.5593 10,406 0 0.8396
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

22 University of California-Davis 10200 38500 0.7358 32,273 1290 0.4183
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

23 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10400 54800 0.8109 5,912 1149 0.6212
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

24 University of Guam 10700 10700 0 2,617 0 1
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

24 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10700 28400 0.6224 40,754 1391 0.3915
#24

#24 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 %

26 University of Notre Dame 10900 86200 0.874 8,880 1499 0.1127
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

27 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11200 36600 0.6936 27,082 1099 0.8459
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

28 Front Range Community College 11500 18600 0.3775 21,970 0 1
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$18,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

28 Savannah State University 11500 40400 0.7146 2,857 950 0.8368
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

30 Cornell University 11700 93100 0.8745 16,128 1521 0.0841
#30

#30 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 %

30 Duke University 11700 93600 0.8752 6,523 1539 0.0571
#30

#30 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 %

30 Tennessee State University 11700 48200 0.7565 5,057 980 0.7018
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

33 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.8629 2,775 1427 0.3145
#33

#33 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 %

34 Southern Utah University 12200 44000 0.7223 13,126 1140 0.8179
#34

#34 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 %

35 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

35 California State University-Fresno 12600 19600 0.3564 21,430 995 0.9638
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

37 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12700 54500 0.7669 12,498 1010 0.8896
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

38 Indiana State University 12900 31200 0.5871 6,224 1140 0.8077
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

38 University of Central Florida 12900 25300 0.4895 59,649 1280 0.4471
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

40 Florida Atlantic University 13000 25800 0.4968 24,942 1130 0.6613
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

40 West Virginia University 13000 57700 0.7745 18,614 1125 0.778
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

40 William Jewell College 13000 46900 0.7231 969 1110 0.3836
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

43 University of Virginia-Main Campus 13100 38800 0.6616 17,901 1470 0.1681
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

44 Louisiana Tech University 13200 36900 0.6422 11,071 1164 0.9073
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

45 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

46 Kansas State University 13600 26100 0.4786 15,650 1164 0.8199
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

46 Portland State University 13600 26100 0.4799 15,960 1176 0.9091
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

46 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6068 19,119 1303 0.6356
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

46 Youngstown State University 13600 26800 0.4921 8,436 1065 0.8066
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 31700 0.5674 39,083 1412 0.4517
#50

#50 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 %

51 University of Houston 13900 23100 0.3984 39,257 1249 0.7392
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

51 University of Southern Indiana 13900 26000 0.4656 5,347 1145 0.9581
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

53 North Carolina A & T State University 14000 17900 0.2185 12,216 1020 0.4617
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

53 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14000 64500 0.7829 14,576 1179 0.6967
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

55 Florida Gulf Coast University 14100 49300 0.7138 14,243 1125 0.7675
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,270 1140 0.8726
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

56 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14200 48200 0.706 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 %

58 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14300 37900 0.6227 8,975 1045 0.9721
#58

#58 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 %

59 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14400 26500 0.4582 22,351 1159 0.7504
#59

#59 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 %

59 University of South Florida 14400 17100 0.1578 38,525 1239 0.4319
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

61 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14500 25700 0.4353 46,815 1339 0.6057
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

61 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,268 1100 0.8908
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

63 Bucknell University 14700 94800 0.8448 3,920 1284 0.2893
#63

#63 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 %

63 Case Western Reserve University 14700 83100 0.8229 6,528 1485 0.3778
#63

#63 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 %

63 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

66 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 28000 0.4675 8,553 1054 0.8688
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

67 California State University-Chico 15100 23500 0.3571 13,392 1117 0.9158
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

67 Northern Arizona University 15100 25400 0.4073 22,991 1145 0.8961
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

69 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

69 University of California-Irvine 15200 36200 0.5808 30,204 1333 0.2878
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

71 Montana State University-Northern 15300 40500 0.6218 982 990 0.9562
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

72 Northeastern University 15500 89900 0.8276 22,695 1490 0.0522
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

73 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#73

#73 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 %

73 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3959 5,187 1005 0.9229
#73

#73 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 %

73 Wayne State University 15600 32900 0.5256 16,173 1174 0.7786
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

76 Florida State University 15700 22900 0.314 32,711 1360 0.2422
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

76 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15700 42500 0.6307 37,140 1442 0.4237
#76

#76 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 %

78 Ohio University-Main Campus 16000 23200 0.3103 19,888 1209 0.8517
#78

#78 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 %

78 University of Memphis 16000 26400 0.3947 15,770 1075 0.7203
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

80 University of Florida 16100 22500 0.2843 36,567 1399 0.242
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

80 University of North Florida 16100 33000 0.5125 13,735 1150 0.5324
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

82 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 16400 42300 0.6121 3,469 1080 0.9215
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

83 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4223 28,422 1335 0.4167
#83

#83 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 %

83 University of South Alabama 16500 22400 0.2639 9,241 1140 0.7096
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

85 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 16700 76300 0.7814 7,703 1105 0.9556
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

86 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 16800 30100 0.4424 2,233 930 0.9036
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

87 Alabama A & M University 16900 44800 0.6222 5,845 940 0.6622
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

87 California State University-Sacramento 16900 27600 0.388 28,226 1015 0.9343
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

87 The University of Texas at Tyler 16900 24900 0.3209 7,683 1120 0.9402
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

87 University of Kansas 16900 37100 0.5449 22,085 1176 0.9348
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

91 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

92 The University of Texas at El Paso 17100 48200 0.6456 20,609 990 0.999
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

92 University of Maine 17100 29300 0.4166 591 1199 0.9684
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

94 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

95 New Jersey Institute of Technology 17300 32200 0.4626 10,200 1346 0.6507
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

96 Lamar University 17400 41900 0.5847 8,206 1045 0.857
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

97 University of California-Berkeley 17500 43500 0.5982 33,469 1407 0.1104
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

98 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#98

#98 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 %

99 Bluefield State University 17700 30700 0.4239 1,249 1000 0.8722
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

99 University of Louisville 17700 29100 0.3921 17,086 1148 0.7941
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

99 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#99

#99 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 %

99 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17700 26300 0.3274 19,701 1214 0.8749
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

99 University of Rhode Island 17700 33900 0.478 14,376 1148 0.7216
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

104 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 18000 20700 0.1304 8,320 1074 0.8858
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

104 University of Arkansas 18000 27700 0.3502 28,859 1179 0.7431
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

104 University of Mary 18000 32600 0.4465 2,650 1189 0.7825
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

104 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 18000 35300 0.4896 5,731 1174 0.9064
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

108 Montana Technological University 18100 55400 0.6728 1,435 1125 0.899
#108

#108 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 %

109 Georgia Southern University 18200 23800 0.2357 23,618 1065 0.8789
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

109 Morgan State University 18200 19700 0.0763 9,027 965 0.8223
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

111 San Francisco State University 18300 55400 0.6697 20,756 1035 0.9615
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

111 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

113 Angelo State University 18400 23100 0.2035 9,779 1055 0.8301
#113

#113 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 %

113 Prairie View A & M University 18400 49200 0.6257 8,056 955 0.7441
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

115 California State University-Fullerton 18600 41500 0.552 38,597 0 0.9052
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

116 University of Mississippi 18700 45000 0.5851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

117 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 19200 25200 0.2378 6,853 1090 0.7147
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

118 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#118

#118 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 %

118 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 31800 0.3933 18,895 1134 0.7371
#118

#118 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 %

120 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19400 32200 0.3972 2,737 1195 0.9281
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

120 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

122 The University of Texas at Arlington 19500 27500 0.2912 31,112 1130 0.8129
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

123 San Diego State University 19800 28900 0.315 34,637 1208 0.3598
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

123 Texas Southern University 19800 25500 0.2239 6,619 920 0.9335
#123

#123 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 %

123 Western Michigan University 19800 32500 0.3912 13,860 1104 0.846
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

126 The University of Texas at Austin 19900 26900 0.2601 43,165 1335 0.2664
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

127 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1755 25,628 1207 0.8866
#127

#127 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 %

128 California State University-Los Angeles 20200 59200 0.6592 19,354 965 0.9125
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

128 Central Connecticut State University 20200 29500 0.3151 8,170 1010 0.7333
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

128 University of Southern California 20200 75800 0.7338 21,023 1485 0.1002
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

131 Boise State University 20400 59700 0.6583 24,030 1025 0.8721
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

132 South Carolina State University 20500 30000 0.3162 2,950 865 0.8262
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

132 South Dakota State University 20500 25200 0.1866 10,728 1120 0.9834
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

134 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20700 31000 0.3327 13,179 1110 0.8883
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

135 University of New Orleans 20800 30200 0.3112 5,476 1125 0.6677
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

136 Lincoln University 20900 24900 0.1606 1,707 920 0
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

136 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1868 9,762 1110 0.9496
#136

#136 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 %

136 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2285 31,133 1456 0.448
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

139 Northwestern University 21000 89500 0.7657 8,846 1513 0.0722
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

139 Texas A&M University-College Station 21000 30700 0.3133 60,710 1278 0.5732
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

141 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5959 1,062 1070 0.8795
#141

#141 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 %

141 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 21300 42600 0.5005 1,809 1109 0.9484
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

143 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4662 36,588 1367 0.6535
#143

#143 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 %

143 Saint Martin's University 21400 67000 0.6808 1,210 1055 0.898
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

143 The College of New Jersey 21400 36800 0.4184 7,435 1248 0.6235
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

143 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 21400 31400 0.3186 14,019 1159 0.7781
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

147 Kennesaw State University 21500 27200 0.2096 42,840 1120 0.6919
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

147 King's College 21500 63100 0.6596 1,568 1180 0.9305
#147

#147 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 %

147 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 21500 38900 0.4469 1,919 1245 0.7844
#147

#147 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 %

150 Montana State University 21700 27100 0.199 15,053 1184 0.8214
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

150 University of Colorado Boulder 21700 30600 0.2911 32,100 1290 0.8115
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

152 Bradley University 21800 50800 0.5708 3,596 1174 0.7675
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

153 New York University 21900 91800 0.7612 29,060 1520 0.0923
#153

#153 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 %

154 Southern University and A & M College 22000 36700 0.4003 6,571 960 0.4987
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

155 Tufts University 22100 98900 0.7763 7,126 1507 0.1153
#155

#155 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 %

156 West Texas A & M University 22200 22400 0.0089 6,930 1060 0.5863
#156

#156 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 %

157 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 22400 59900 0.6259 34,242 1273 0.7333
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

157 San Jose State University 22400 41100 0.4551 28,008 0 0.8461
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

159 Farmingdale State College 22500 37800 0.4043 10,007 1145 0.6329
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

160 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 22900 47900 0.5216 4,047 1219 0.976
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

160 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

162 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

163 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 36000 0.358 4,421 1099 0.8555
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

164 The University of Alabama 23500 31000 0.2418 34,389 1233 0.7665
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

165 University of Minnesota Duluth 23700 29800 0.2033 8,426 1235 0.8876
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

166 Point Park University 23900 57000 0.581 2,337 1144 0.9691
#166

#166 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 %

166 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23900 30500 0.2162 6,800 1245 0.6857
#166

#166 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 %

168 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

169 University at Buffalo 24300 34000 0.2853 20,360 1303 0.7418
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

170 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24700 26900 0.082 2,170 1264 0.8525
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

171 Norwich University 24800 88400 0.7197 2,642 1209 0.7361
#171

#171 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 %

172 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 24900 42100 0.4082 65,450 1203 0.8989
#172

#172 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 %

172 University of Alabama at Birmingham 24900 28500 0.1265 12,382 1242 0.8842
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

172 University of North Dakota 24900 27700 0.0978 11,033 1150 0.769
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

175 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2586 8,838 1159 0.8316
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

176 Dordt University 25100 52500 0.5216 1,695 1195 0.7116
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

177 Syracuse University 25300 83100 0.6955 15,958 1363 0.4611
#177

#177 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 %

178 Marquette University 25400 63100 0.5971 8,045 1309 0.8134
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

178 The University of Texas at San Antonio 25400 38500 0.3404 31,127 1115 0.8679
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

180 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5038 1,238 1159 0.604
#180

#180 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 %

181 Colorado State University Pueblo 25800 28000 0.0787 5,086 1000 0.9821
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

181 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 25800 47400 0.456 2,371 1189 0.9808
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

183 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5503 1,155 1110 0.867
#183

#183 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 %

184 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#184

#184 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 %

185 Lipscomb University 26200 57800 0.5459 3,327 1214 0.6774
#185

#185 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 %

185 University of Evansville 26200 64700 0.5954 1,742 1207 0.7813
#185

#185 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 %

187 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#187

#187 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 %

188 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5263 4,157 1209 0.8469
#188

#188 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 %

189 Cleveland State University 26800 37300 0.2817 9,418 1005 0.913
#189

#189 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 %

190 University of Missouri-St Louis 26900 37200 0.2773 12,151 1154 0.5716
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

191 University of Idaho 27000 30600 0.1178 9,574 1119 0.7553
#191

#191 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 %

192 University of Arizona 27100 37700 0.2815 45,025 1212 0.8614
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

193 Pennsylvania College of Technology 27400 45500 0.398 4,264 1130 0.7423
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

193 Rowan University 27400 41600 0.341 16,199 1214 0.783
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

193 York College of Pennsylvania 27400 45800 0.4021 3,308 1135 0.942
#193

#193 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 %

196 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1454 8,281 1124 0.8568
#196

#196 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 %

196 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2375 5,162 1131 0.9502
#196

#196 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 %

198 Clarkson University 27800 78000 0.6437 2,296 1302 0.7736
#198

#198 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 %

199 George Fox University 27900 76800 0.6367 3,401 1193 0.9351
#199

#199 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 %

199 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#199

#199 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 %

201 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.13 18,567 1214 0.7764
#201

#201 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 %

202 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 28200 36700 0.2316 41,303 1338 0.7975
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

203 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5926 4,223 1224 0.9579
#203

#203 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 %

204 Messiah University 28600 54200 0.4725 2,618 1241 0.7897
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

204 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

206 Carroll College 28700 60100 0.5227 1,062 1209 0.7264
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

207 University of Utah 28800 32000 0.1002 28,064 1237 0.8598
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

207 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#207

#207 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 %

209 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2147 31,253 1272 0.773
#209

#209 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 %

209 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.3989 3,422 1154 0.7572
#209

#209 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 %

211 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 33900 0.1387 30,187 1292 0.6015
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

212 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 29400 42400 0.3065 42,604 1336 0.6056
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

212 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0983 11,013 1159 0.9202
#212

#212 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 %

214 Milwaukee School of Engineering 29500 70200 0.5801 2,705 1292 0.6239
#214

#214 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 %

215 University of Connecticut 29600 33700 0.1218 19,388 1324 0.5395
#215

#215 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 %

216 Southern Methodist University 29700 107300 0.7232 7,285 1423 0.6335
#216

#216 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 %

217 Michigan Technological University 30500 34700 0.1211 6,022 1256 0.8353
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

218 Rochester Institute of Technology 30700 78100 0.6069 14,267 1363 0.6693
#218

#218 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 %

219 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30900 36900 0.1639 5,552 1305 0.7255
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

219 Ohio Northern University 30900 63500 0.5131 2,592 1289 0.7335
#219

#219 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 %

221 George Mason University 31000 35700 0.1315 28,331 1268 0.8748
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

222 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 49800 0.3755 20,592 1435 0.1407
#222

#222 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 %

223 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3841 10,206 1190 0.7218
#223

#223 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 %

224 Liberty University 32000 60900 0.4748 52,823 1181 0.9932
#224

#224 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 %

224 University of Dayton 32000 64200 0.5016 7,737 1284 0.6566
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

226 Manhattan University 32200 72500 0.5559 2,928 1248 0.785
#226

#226 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 %

227 University of St Thomas 32300 70300 0.5409 6,044 1270 0.9125
#227

#227 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 %

228 Rockhurst University 32400 62500 0.4817 2,304 1124 0.7089
#228

#228 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 %

228 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32400 35100 0.077 30,564 1298 0.416
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

230 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#230

#230 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 %

231 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 33100 43100 0.2322 21,947 1335 0.3122
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

232 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

233 California Baptist University 33500 65600 0.4891 8,417 1069 0.8535
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

234 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#234

#234 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 %

235 Lawrence Technological University 34000 82500 0.5876 2,579 1155 0.7403
#235

#235 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 %

235 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,184 1178 0.3801
#235

#235 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 %

235 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

238 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

239 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

240 New England Institute of Technology 34800 77700 0.5524 1,718 995 0.6673
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

241 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#241

#241 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 %

241 Hofstra University 34900 77000 0.5466 6,581 1323 0.6808
#241

#241 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 %

243 Illinois Institute of Technology 35200 75200 0.532 3,135 1299 0.5493
#243

#243 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 %

244 University of New Haven 35600 67100 0.4695 4,903 1180 0.6038
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

245 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#245

#245 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 %

246 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 36100 56800 0.3642 12,122 1283 0.8296
#246

#246 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 %

247 Colorado School of Mines 36300 60100 0.3962 5,852 1396 0.596
#247

#247 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 %

248 University of the Pacific 36400 71500 0.4912 3,249 1298 0.7132
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

249 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#249

#249 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 %

250 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#250

#250 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 %

251 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,391 1229 0.7645
#251

#251 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 %

251 California State University-Long Beach 37600 38600 0.0259 35,843 1135 0.4628
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

253 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37800 66500 0.4313 31,035 1366 0.5499
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

254 Auburn University 38000 38000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

255 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#255

#255 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 %

255 Texas Tech University 38500 41000 0.061 32,580 1200 0.7265
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

257 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#257

#257 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 %

258 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#258

#258 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 %

259 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39800 53700 0.259 23,920 1390 0.5973
#259

#259 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 %

260 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#260

#260 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 %

260 Western New England University 40400 67300 0.3994 2,616 1199 0.8348
#260

#260 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 %

262 Temple University 40500 55300 0.2679 21,428 1245 0.8045
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

262 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40500 40500 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#262

#262 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 %

264 Widener University 41000 79400 0.4838 2,811 1155 0.8402
#264

#264 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 %

265 Quinnipiac University 41500 79200 0.4759 6,248 1209 0.77
#265

#265 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 %

266 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41600 83300 0.5009 2,315 1382 0.7686
#266

#266 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 %

267 Old Dominion University 42200 47700 0.1153 17,746 1205 0.9036
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

268 Virginia Military Institute 42900 70300 0.3899 1,527 1218 0.7125
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

269 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 43000 54700 0.2138 20,418 1375 0.5808
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

270 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3675 3,677 1224 0.577
#270

#270 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 %

271 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4481 4,199 1115 0.7361
#271

#271 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 %

272 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2315 23,351 1239 0.766
#272

#272 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 %

273 University of Illinois Chicago 44400 49300 0.0993 22,495 1252 0.7735
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

274 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#274

#274 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 %

275 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86200 0.4639 5,743 1438 0.6343
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

276 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#276

#276 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 %

277 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2886 7,886 1271 0.6481
#277

#277 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 %

278 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47800 67900 0.296 3,965 1229 0.9121
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

279 Saint Louis University 48200 80900 0.404 10,436 1260 0.7504
#279

#279 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 %

280 Drexel University 48700 83800 0.4188 13,169 1339 0.7944
#280

#280 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 %

281 University of Kentucky 48800 56600 0.1381 25,535 1193 0.9294
#281

#281 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 %

282 Stevens Institute of Technology 49600 85800 0.4218 4,236 1445 0.4758
#282

#282 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 %

283 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50400 82600 0.39 5,558 1292 0.6016
#283

#283 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 %

284 University of Portland 50600 84800 0.4033 2,986 1277 0.8917
#284

#284 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 %

285 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#285

#285 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 %

286 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#286

#286 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 %

287 Santa Clara University 57600 85400 0.3255 6,577 1427 0.48
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

288 Howard University 58300 76900 0.2418 11,519 1208 0.4134
#288

#288 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 %

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 Loyola Marymount University 74600 95600 0.2197 7,273 1353 0.4508
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

291 Gonzaga University 75300 88600 0.1501 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 79300 82500 0.0388 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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