Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Colleges in Massachusetts for 2027

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Considering a degree in Civil Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Civil Engineering majors who live in Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Civil Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3300 112100 0.9705 4,561 1542 0.0456
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$112,100

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Princeton University 3800 83400 0.9545 5,916 1528 0.0442
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

7 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

8 Northeastern University 6400 89100 0.9286 22,456 1481 0.0562
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

9 Savannah State University 6800 28000 0.756 2,966 950 1
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

10 Columbia University in the City of New York 6900 96500 0.929 9,164 1535 0.0386
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

11 Lafayette College 7700 112400 0.9316 2,675 1415 0.3116
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$112,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

11 University of Notre Dame 7700 86900 0.9119 8,950 1497 0.0938
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

13 Northwestern University 7800 93000 0.9163 9,060 1533 0.0769
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

13 Vanderbilt University 7800 98000 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

15 California State University-Northridge 7900 65100 0.8788 32,846 1005 0.9176
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

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

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

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

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$112,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

18 University of Guam 9100 23500 0.6139 2,524 0 0.9863
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

19 Rice University 9600 92600 0.896 4,807 1528 0.0801
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

20 Portland State University 9900 73900 0.8658 14,932 1174 0.8586
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

21 University of California-Berkeley 10200 57300 0.8214 33,513 1407 0.1145
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

21 Western Kentucky University 10200 30200 0.6632 13,732 1090 0.9145
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

23 University of California-Merced 10400 46200 0.7756 8,234 1070 0.9704
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

24 Marshall University 10900 27800 0.6074 9,960 1070 0.9663
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

25 California State University-Fresno 11200 54800 0.7956 21,954 995 0.9526
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

26 Florida Atlantic University 11600 25800 0.5511 25,626 1150 0.5497
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

27 Tufts University 12000 118800 0.8989 7,031 1497 0.1082
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$118,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

28 Lamar University 12300 22900 0.4623 8,387 1040 0.8353
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

28 Northern Arizona University 12300 35800 0.6566 22,203 1129 0.8961
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

30 University of North Florida 12500 22400 0.4425 14,837 1124 0.6815
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

31 Central Connecticut State University 12600 34200 0.6313 9,463 1020 0.793
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

32 North Carolina A & T State University 12700 17900 0.2913 12,497 1075 0.5125
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

33 Cornell University 13100 93700 0.8601 16,138 1528 0.0838
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

33 San Francisco State University 13100 47700 0.7256 19,444 1035 0.9644
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

33 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13100 25700 0.49 29,727 990 0.9229
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

36 William Jewell College 13200 57500 0.7709 838 1080 0.4105
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

37 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

39 Louisiana Tech University 13800 43500 0.6827 11,071 1189 0.9073
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

39 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

41 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 13900 25600 0.4562 10,396 1125 0.7162
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

42 Eastern Michigan University 14000 33900 0.5863 10,034 1055 0.7772
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

42 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14000 31000 0.549 13,432 1225 0.8701
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

42 Youngstown State University 14000 28400 0.5069 9,687 1120 0.9145
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

45 University of Memphis 14200 37800 0.6247 15,538 1080 0.7878
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

46 Florida Gulf Coast University 14400 40000 0.64 14,434 1125 0.6344
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

46 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14400 55300 0.7391 2,477 930 0.9641
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

48 Bucknell University 14700 92800 0.8413 3,928 1275 0.322
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

49 Idaho State University 14800 29600 0.5004 10,834 0 0.8396
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

50 Case Western Reserve University 15100 92100 0.8358 6,657 1484 0.3778
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

50 Stanford University 15100 1865100 0.9919 7,346 1542 0.038
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,865,100

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

52 California State University-Chico 15200 58100 0.7384 13,599 1054 0.9107
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

52 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15200 38300 0.6037 8,945 1099 0.975
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

54 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15300 29300 0.4778 8,421 1054 0.9444
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

55 Texas State University 15500 26200 0.4082 39,353 1080 0.9118
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

56 University of Kansas 15900 34900 0.5446 22,544 1176 0.9258
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

57 Duke University 16000 98500 0.8377 6,525 1533 0.0524
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

58 The University of Texas at El Paso 16300 25900 0.3704 22,223 975 0.9994
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

59 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16400 62800 0.7385 25,312 1134 0.7395
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

59 University of Arizona 16400 41400 0.604 43,294 1186 0.8351
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

61 Georgia Southern University 16600 20100 0.1737 25,595 1045 0.695
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

62 University of Florida 17100 22500 0.2399 37,283 1406 0.2033
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

62 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17100 43500 0.6074 1,829 1149 0.945
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

64 University of Massachusetts-Boston 17300 89500 0.8064 12,138 1189 0.8379
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

65 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

66 California State University-Sacramento 17500 35700 0.5099 28,619 1015 0.9357
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

66 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4139 60,710 1278 0.5732
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

66 University of South Alabama 17500 40600 0.5684 9,530 1140 0.9455
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

69 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 17700 40300 0.5611 1,278 1025 0.3668
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

70 Union College 17800 93400 0.8097 1,954 1399 0.4342
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

70 York College of Pennsylvania 17800 58900 0.6983 3,369 1153 0.7374
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

72 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 43800 0.5908 21,028 1450 0.1334
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

72 Kennesaw State University 17900 61500 0.7085 46,069 1119 0.7944
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

74 University of Alabama at Birmingham 18100 38700 0.5324 11,959 1260 0.8818
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

75 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 18200 43100 0.5785 5,986 1110 0.8916
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

76 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.2072 10,103 1045 0.7981
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

76 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

78 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18400 65300 0.7182 6,743 1266 0.6292
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

79 University of Mary 18500 32600 0.4329 2,821 1175 0.753
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

80 California State University-Fullerton 18600 61400 0.6969 40,705 960 0.8811
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

80 San Jose State University 18600 41100 0.5476 29,890 1135 0.8039
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

82 University of Nevada-Reno 19100 28200 0.3224 20,204 1109 0.8313
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

83 Alabama A & M University 19400 51900 0.6263 6,370 915 0.5795
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

83 Lehigh University 19400 111000 0.8254 5,986 1436 0.2896
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$111,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

83 Norwich University 19400 76000 0.7443 2,626 1186 0.7444
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

86 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

86 University of Rhode Island 19800 81200 0.7561 14,466 1197 0.7456
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$81,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

86 University of Southern California 19800 76200 0.7401 20,768 1499 0.1119
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

89 King's College 20700 63100 0.6723 1,559 1135 0.9193
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

90 University of New Orleans 20800 29700 0.2996 5,419 1040 0.7431
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

91 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21000 47800 0.5608 35,248 1289 0.6939
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

92 Schreiner University 21200 52600 0.5969 1,302 1000 0.9217
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

93 University of the Pacific 21600 121000 0.8212 3,097 1313 0.6905
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$121,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

94 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 21700 35500 0.3884 27,963 1090 0.8395
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

95 Marian University 21800 59800 0.635 2,378 1085 0.9546
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

95 Southern University and A & M College 21800 41000 0.4683 6,713 930 0.3512
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

97 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 920 0
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

97 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22100 52300 0.5775 4,371 1084 0.865
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

97 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22100 28100 0.2139 3,929 1095 0.949
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

97 Texas Southern University 22100 25500 0.1335 6,844 915 0.9691
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

101 University of Houston 22200 27800 0.2016 40,366 1224 0.7577
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

101 Western Michigan University 22200 37800 0.413 13,714 1089 0.9121
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

103 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 22300 42500 0.4753 14,249 1084 0.7761
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

104 Florida State University 22400 32200 0.3047 34,271 1369 0.2383
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

105 The University of Alabama 22500 36800 0.3886 35,621 1238 0.7117
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

106 Carroll College 22800 60800 0.6245 1,112 1179 0.7093
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

107 Ohio University-Main Campus 23100 26900 0.1413 20,786 1225 0.8689
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

108 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 23200 32900 0.2944 19,787 1197 0.8807
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

109 Point Park University 23300 70900 0.6715 2,498 1144 0.984
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

109 West Texas A & M University 23300 29200 0.2019 7,110 1060 0.6681
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

111 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23400 90700 0.742 8,727 1055 0.9703
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

111 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

113 Tennessee State University 23900 39200 0.3899 4,221 990 0.8463
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

114 Fairmont State University 24000 30900 0.2233 3,090 970 0.9862
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

114 Indiana State University 24000 32400 0.2594 6,352 1015 0.9157
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

114 Pennsylvania College of Technology 24000 34600 0.3063 4,526 1130 1
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

117 University of Dayton 24100 94000 0.7436 7,252 1319 0.6659
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

117 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38400 0.3731 24,019 1404 0.5989
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

119 Boise State University 24500 31200 0.2148 25,308 1025 0.8389
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

120 Montana State University 24600 73500 0.6655 15,142 1184 0.9938
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

120 University at Buffalo 24600 34000 0.2765 21,192 1309 0.8059
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

122 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

123 Messiah University 25000 89600 0.7211 2,722 1266 0.8107
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

124 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 25100 28900 0.1317 8,673 1095 0.9156
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

125 South Dakota State University 25400 28700 0.1146 10,883 1115 0.9618
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

126 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,415 1212 0.8324
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

127 University of Virginia-Main Campus 25600 80500 0.6823 17,848 1470 0.1565
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

127 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5047 1,314 1159 0.604
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

129 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5513 1,155 1110 0.867
#129

#129 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 %

130 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26000 50000 0.4797 4,047 1219 0.976
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

130 University of Akron Main Campus 26000 28000 0.0713 11,691 1074 0.7722
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

132 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

132 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

132 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5967 1,920 1174 0.9412
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

135 George Fox University 26200 95400 0.7256 3,530 1168 0.9282
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

135 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26200 40600 0.3546 42,604 1336 0.6056
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

137 Jackson State University 26300 35000 0.2485 4,967 940 0.9602
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

138 Clarkson University 26400 78000 0.6617 2,163 1283 0.825
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

139 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5278 4,373 1159 0.8548
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

140 Bluefield State University 26700 37000 0.2786 1,117 990 0.9723
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

140 University of Arkansas 26700 52400 0.4907 29,252 1179 0.7388
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

142 Cleveland State University 27000 38500 0.2985 9,418 1069 0.913
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

142 Saint Martin's University 27000 71100 0.6205 1,189 1103 0.9345
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

144 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5183 2,207 1089 0.782
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

144 West Virginia University 27100 51100 0.4699 18,206 1120 0.8514
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

146 California State University-Long Beach 27200 43100 0.3693 36,056 1135 0.4543
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

147 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,097 1055 0.88
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

148 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

149 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.148 8,217 1124 0.8413
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

150 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

150 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2399 5,288 1138 0.9459
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

152 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28000 33300 0.1589 2,216 1268 0.7987
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

152 Wayne State University 28000 46800 0.402 16,390 1183 0.8359
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

154 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9579
#154

#154 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 %

155 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.34 26,346 1212 0.8793
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

156 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

156 Western New England University 28800 85700 0.6643 2,616 1199 0.8348
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

158 Morgan State University 28900 41800 0.3086 9,027 965 0.8223
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

158 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.4007 3,577 1159 0.7507
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

160 Clemson University 29000 37100 0.2179 23,401 1343 0.3834
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

160 New York University 29000 92100 0.6851 29,471 1520 0.0906
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

162 Montana State University-Northern 29100 40700 0.2847 919 990 1
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

163 University of Connecticut 29200 53200 0.4512 20,056 1329 0.5239
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

164 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.387 1,366 1035 0.7311
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

165 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

166 Southern Methodist University 29700 88100 0.6632 7,545 1427 0.4764
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

166 University of South Florida 29700 36700 0.1906 39,093 1255 0.4071
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

168 Lawrence Technological University 29800 99100 0.6996 2,661 1149 0.8101
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

168 Southern Utah University 29800 40800 0.2697 13,176 1140 0.9998
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

170 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

171 Rochester Institute of Technology 30200 78200 0.6135 14,267 1363 0.6693
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

172 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30300 39400 0.2311 13,039 1020 0.894
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

173 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30500 31800 0.0409 7,088 1100 0.7448
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

174 University of Toledo 30700 42000 0.269 10,726 1134 0.8889
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

175 University of Louisville 30800 42100 0.2681 17,916 1134 0.7921
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

176 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0827 11,837 1189 0.8157
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

177 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 31200 38500 0.1897 7,637 1115 0.1865
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

177 South Carolina State University 31200 41600 0.25 3,059 925 0.6797
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

177 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 31200 33500 0.0684 6,045 1193 0.8938
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

180 San Diego State University 31400 35300 0.1104 36,196 1208 0.3741
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

181 Ohio Northern University 31500 63500 0.505 2,706 1203 0.7384
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

182 Farmingdale State College 31700 37800 0.1612 10,062 1125 0.6166
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

182 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31700 51700 0.3857 10,594 1193 0.6493
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

184 Villanova University 32000 114000 0.7194 6,933 1466 0.2814
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$114,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

185 The College of New Jersey 32100 45900 0.3008 7,433 1243 0.6148
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

186 Prairie View A & M University 32500 39600 0.1792 9,022 960 0.7836
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

187 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

188 Rockhurst University 33000 62500 0.4722 1,964 1159 0.9392
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

188 University of South Carolina-Columbia 33000 34200 0.0351 31,845 1298 0.5651
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

190 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33100 72600 0.5437 2,836 1283 0.6711
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

191 Liberty University 33200 44700 0.2573 52,961 1174 0.9898
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

192 Illinois Institute of Technology 33300 75200 0.5573 3,190 1317 0.6187
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

192 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

192 Wilkes University 33300 61900 0.4621 2,055 1188 0.9397
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

195 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 33500 55500 0.3965 22,313 1341 0.2996
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

195 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

197 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34000 47000 0.2767 31,127 1115 0.8679
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

198 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

199 California Baptist University 34500 69100 0.5009 8,707 1024 0.8139
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

200 University of Idaho 34800 48700 0.2854 9,656 1104 0.7476
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

201 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 34900 71700 0.5134 2,848 1135 0.2859
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

201 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 34900 38900 0.1027 1,973 1189 0.8142
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

203 The University of Texas at Tyler 35200 56700 0.3789 8,219 1100 0.9485
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

203 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

205 Bradley University 35300 60000 0.412 3,258 1174 0.7459
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

205 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

207 Texas Tech University 35500 38900 0.0874 34,021 1195 0.6906
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

208 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

209 Temple University 35800 57200 0.3739 21,031 1172 0.8622
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

210 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

210 University of Missouri-St Louis 35900 61100 0.4131 12,798 1157 0.1421
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

212 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36000 56300 0.3603 5,687 1305 0.7863
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

213 Colorado School of Mines 36200 59600 0.3928 6,195 1399 0.6069
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

214 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36400 53600 0.321 32,041 1324 0.4358
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

215 Auburn University 36500 85500 0.5729 27,907 1324 0.4593
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

215 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

217 Colorado State University Pueblo 36600 39900 0.0825 3,893 1015 0.9839
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

218 University of Alaska Fairbanks 37000 63500 0.4172 6,209 1144 0.6424
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

219 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37200 66600 0.4412 31,536 1366 0.5457
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

220 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37300 41600 0.1031 5,386 995 0.9092
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

221 Montana Technological University 37500 50900 0.2631 2,310 1124 0.9799
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

222 Benedictine College 37700 52500 0.2817 2,404 1241 0.9812
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

223 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.0571 25,054 1225 0.7762
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

223 Widener University 37800 79400 0.5241 2,975 1179 0.7093
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

225 University of St Thomas 38100 74700 0.4901 6,270 1299 0.8548
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

225 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

227 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38200 60200 0.3647 23,003 1164 0.7367
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

228 Manhattan University 38500 73700 0.4776 2,378 1174 0.8216
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

229 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.1192 1,066 1197 0.4449
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

230 Drexel University 39400 107600 0.6336 12,318 1354 0.699
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$107,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

230 Saint Louis University 39400 81100 0.5143 9,331 1250 0.7499
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

230 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 40300 0.0223 26,213 1209 0.7778
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

233 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 39800 95000 0.5812 5,461 1292 0.6189
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

234 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

234 Virginia Military Institute 39900 70300 0.4325 1,496 1184 0.7412
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

236 University of Mississippi 40000 60300 0.3366 22,939 1172 0.9738
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

236 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

238 University of Central Florida 40200 40200 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

238 University of Maine 40200 56000 0.2823 9,182 1195 0.9562
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

240 University of California-Los Angeles 40300 90200 0.5531 33,534 1399 0.0941
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

241 University of Illinois Chicago 40700 51300 0.2066 24,260 1174 0.7576
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

242 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41200 58900 0.3005 21,388 1369 0.5945
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

243 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41300 103500 0.6008 4,182 1317 0.8783
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$103,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

244 Old Dominion University 42400 50500 0.1604 17,504 1205 0.9135
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

245 Seattle University 42600 85100 0.4992 4,370 1299 0.7313
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

245 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42600 57200 0.2552 10,900 1222 0.8914
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

247 University of Maryland-College Park 42800 68700 0.3772 31,875 1456 0.4503
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

248 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 108500 0.6019 35,358 1448 0.1642
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$108,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

249 Arkansas State University 43300 45100 0.0399 11,189 1080 0.7818
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

250 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 4,279 1234 0.5796
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

251 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4479 4,123 1124 0.6927
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

252 Kansas State University 43600 47900 0.0886 16,555 1163 0.875
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

252 University of Hawaii at Manoa 43600 60500 0.2794 15,735 1069 0.8797
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

254 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 43900 83400 0.4735 2,160 1374 0.809
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

255 LeTourneau University 44700 55000 0.1873 2,903 1242 0.4879
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

256 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 46200 59900 0.2287 12,122 1283 0.8296
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

257 University of New Haven 46300 107200 0.5681 4,969 1219 0.5589
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$107,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

258 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59800 0.2121 37,985 1390 0.5815
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

258 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 47100 53300 0.1162 34,447 1273 0.8804
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

260 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2899 7,886 1271 0.6481
#260

#260 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 %

261 University of Delaware 47500 62000 0.2335 19,287 1302 0.6924
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

262 The University of Texas at Arlington 47600 57000 0.165 32,545 1129 0.799
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

263 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

264 University of Georgia 48600 51800 0.0618 32,824 1348 0.3425
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

265 Lipscomb University 48700 67900 0.282 3,327 1214 0.6774
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

265 Stevens Institute of Technology 48700 86200 0.4349 4,206 1430 0.5068
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

267 Marquette University 48900 75900 0.3558 8,206 1304 0.7802
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

268 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 58800 0.153 44,314 1356 0.2222
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

269 University of Colorado Boulder 50000 56000 0.1072 32,244 1351 0.7809
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

270 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50100 72700 0.3108 46,627 1366 0.492
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$72,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

271 Quinnipiac University 50300 118300 0.5747 6,610 1250 0.7031
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$118,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

271 University of Portland 50300 117300 0.5712 2,814 1288 0.9178
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$117,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,814

Est. Median SAT

1,288

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

273 University of Kentucky 51200 74100 0.3093 25,535 1193 0.9294
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

274 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

275 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

276 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3859 5,833 1440 0.6725
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

277 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1293 42,565 1339 0.7887
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

278 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

279 George Mason University 53800 61400 0.1238 28,862 1271 0.8647
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

280 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54500 66200 0.1767 38,572 1455 0.3659
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

281 Howard University 54900 67300 0.1842 11,519 1208 0.4134
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

282 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 57900 65700 0.1188 40,996 1399 0.4175
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

283 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58900 61200 0.0374 26,490 1183 0.8863
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

284 Hofstra University 59000 83400 0.2925 6,599 1369 0.7267
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

285 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

286 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 60300 64800 0.0694 8,513 1160 0.9261
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

287 Michigan Technological University 60700 76100 0.2023 6,009 1247 0.8546
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

288 New Jersey Institute of Technology 62600 65000 0.0369 9,827 1329 0.6737
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

289 Loyola Marymount University 63800 118300 0.4608 7,187 1347 0.4821
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$118,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

290 University of California-Davis 68500 90000 0.2388 31,695 1290 0.4435
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

291 Santa Clara University 69400 109300 0.3651 6,695 1399 0.4788
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$109,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

292 Gonzaga University 70800 76400 0.0733 4,976 1328 0.7962
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

293 University of California-Irvine 72000 85400 0.1569 30,260 1333 0.2895
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

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

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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