Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and Colleges in the state of Missouri 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 Missouri.
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 Missouri.
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 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4900 86800 0.9433 4,576 1535 0.0485
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6600 39100 0.8321 34,454 1435 0.1564
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

7 Johns Hopkins University 6800 88600 0.9231 6,356 1543 0.0644
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

8 Princeton University 8100 81800 0.9008 5,813 1535 0.0462
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

9 Vanderbilt University 8800 95000 0.9072 7,221 1527 0.0586
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

10 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9600 30100 0.6803 1,217 1229 0.5405
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

11 Columbia University in the City of New York 10200 94100 0.8919 9,157 1535 0.0386
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

11 University of Notre Dame 10200 86100 0.8815 8,880 1499 0.1127
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

13 Cornell University 10400 92000 0.8866 16,128 1521 0.0841
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

14 University of Guam 11100 21000 0.4725 2,617 0 1
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

15 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

16 Marshall University 11700 27100 0.5673 9,165 1065 0.9572
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

16 Virginia Military Institute 11700 34400 0.6604 1,527 1218 0.7125
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

18 California State University-Fresno 11900 19600 0.392 21,430 995 0.9638
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

18 Southern Utah University 11900 21100 0.4353 13,126 1140 0.8179
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

18 Tennessee State University 11900 30300 0.6068 5,057 980 0.7018
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

21 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#21

#21 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 %

22 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

22 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

24 Fairmont State University 12400 21400 0.4211 3,060 1005 0.9924
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

24 Florida Atlantic University 12400 24800 0.4991 24,942 1130 0.6613
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,083 1412 0.4517
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

27 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

28 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12600 24400 0.4841 31,127 1115 0.8679
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

29 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12800 41000 0.6885 8,975 1045 0.9721
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

30 William Jewell College 12900 46900 0.7253 969 1110 0.3836
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

31 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

32 University of Virginia-Main Campus 13200 38500 0.657 17,901 1470 0.1681
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

33 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13400 27100 0.5048 28,674 980 0.9401
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

34 Duke University 13500 93500 0.8559 6,523 1539 0.0571
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

35 Florida Gulf Coast University 13600 22500 0.3961 14,243 1125 0.7675
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

35 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5809 19,119 1303 0.6356
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

37 University of North Florida 13700 22400 0.3889 13,735 1150 0.5324
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

38 University of South Florida 13800 17100 0.1928 38,525 1239 0.4319
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

39 Louisiana Tech University 13900 24900 0.4411 11,071 1164 0.9073
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

40 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

41 West Virginia University 14100 23300 0.3948 18,614 1125 0.778
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

42 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14400 25600 0.4367 9,982 1125 0.7702
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

42 University of Idaho 14400 26400 0.4542 9,574 1119 0.7553
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

44 Case Western Reserve University 14600 80400 0.8179 6,528 1485 0.3778
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

45 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

46 University of California-Berkeley 15000 43500 0.655 33,469 1407 0.1104
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

47 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

48 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#48

#48 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 %

49 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15300 25700 0.4042 46,815 1339 0.6057
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

50 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

51 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 28000 0.439 8,553 1054 0.8688
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

52 New York University 15800 91800 0.8277 29,060 1520 0.0923
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

53 Montana State University-Northern 15900 17900 0.1118 982 990 0.9562
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

54 University of Arizona 16100 30900 0.4797 45,025 1212 0.8614
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

55 Lamar University 16300 22900 0.2879 8,206 1045 0.857
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

55 University of Florida 16300 22300 0.2692 36,567 1399 0.242
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

57 Northeastern University 16400 89900 0.8179 22,695 1490 0.0522
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

58 Carnegie Mellon University 16700 87300 0.8085 7,824 1528 0.1166
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

58 Missouri State University-Springfield 16700 25800 0.3516 20,584 1134 0.9053
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

60 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

61 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#61

#61 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 %

62 University of Kansas 17100 34900 0.5097 22,085 1176 0.9348
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

62 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17100 26300 0.3502 19,701 1214 0.8749
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

64 Tufts University 17200 92400 0.8142 7,126 1507 0.1153
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

65 California State University-Fullerton 17300 20600 0.1591 38,597 0 0.9052
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

66 The University of Texas at El Paso 17400 29300 0.4065 20,609 990 0.999
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

67 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#67

#67 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 %

68 Alabama A & M University 17700 35300 0.4979 5,845 940 0.6622
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

68 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

68 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

71 University of Arkansas 17800 27700 0.3563 28,859 1179 0.7431
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

71 University of Maine 17800 29000 0.3866 591 1199 0.9684
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

71 University of Mary 17800 32600 0.4527 2,650 1189 0.7825
#71

#71 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 %

71 University of South Alabama 17800 22400 0.2057 9,241 1140 0.7096
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

75 Montana Technological University 18200 27500 0.338 1,435 1125 0.899
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

76 The College of New Jersey 18300 38200 0.5205 7,435 1248 0.6235
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

77 Prairie View A & M University 18400 25400 0.2756 8,056 955 0.7441
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

78 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

79 Kansas State University 19000 26100 0.2717 15,650 1164 0.8199
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

79 Texas Southern University 19000 42400 0.5514 6,619 920 0.9335
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

81 University of Southern California 19200 76000 0.7473 21,023 1485 0.1002
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

82 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19300 31900 0.395 2,737 1195 0.9281
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

82 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#82

#82 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 %

84 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#84

#84 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 %

84 Youngstown State University 19400 29300 0.3375 8,436 1065 0.8066
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

86 University of Mississippi 19500 27000 0.2777 21,585 1182 0.9658
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

87 Lehigh University 19600 85700 0.7717 5,911 1436 0.2593
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

87 The University of Texas at Arlington 19600 27200 0.2797 31,112 1130 0.8129
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

89 Cleveland State University 19700 37300 0.4721 9,418 1005 0.913
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

89 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

91 Wayne State University 19900 32300 0.3844 16,173 1174 0.7786
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

92 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1701 25,628 1207 0.8866
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

92 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 36200 0.4442 36,588 1367 0.6535
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

94 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 20300 33400 0.3927 3,469 1080 0.9215
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

95 George Mason University 20500 33500 0.3882 28,331 1268 0.8748
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

96 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1814 10,728 1120 0.9834
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

97 Bluefield State University 20700 38900 0.4676 1,249 1000 0.8722
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

97 South Carolina State University 20700 30000 0.3095 2,950 865 0.8262
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

97 Western Michigan University 20700 31200 0.3362 13,860 1104 0.846
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

100 Carroll College 20800 59800 0.652 1,062 1209 0.7264
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

100 San Diego State University 20800 28100 0.2599 34,637 1208 0.3598
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

102 Central Connecticut State University 21000 34000 0.3821 8,170 1010 0.7333
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

102 Milwaukee School of Engineering 21000 69400 0.6978 2,705 1292 0.6239
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

104 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5943 1,062 1070 0.8795
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

105 Northern Arizona University 21400 32000 0.3309 22,991 1145 0.8961
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

106 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

107 Bradley University 22400 50900 0.5599 3,596 1174 0.7675
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

108 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

108 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22600 29300 0.2285 4,421 1099 0.8555
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

110 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22800 26900 0.1515 2,170 1264 0.8525
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

110 University of Memphis 22800 30000 0.2404 15,770 1075 0.7203
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

112 Murray State University 23000 27600 0.166 8,281 1124 0.8568
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

112 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#112

#112 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 %

114 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

115 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23700 28300 0.1627 6,800 1245 0.6857
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

116 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

117 Illinois Institute of Technology 24000 71600 0.665 3,135 1299 0.5493
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

117 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#117

#117 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 %

119 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

120 University of New Orleans 24300 31000 0.2161 5,476 1125 0.6677
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

121 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24600 76300 0.6778 7,703 1105 0.9556
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

121 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 24600 39900 0.3836 1,448 1105 0.61
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

123 King's College 24700 63000 0.6076 1,568 1180 0.9305
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

124 Saint Martin's University 24800 67000 0.63 1,210 1055 0.898
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

125 Colorado State University Pueblo 24900 28000 0.1098 5,086 1000 0.9821
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

126 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

126 Montana State University 25000 31400 0.2038 15,053 1184 0.8214
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

126 Old Dominion University 25000 32100 0.2213 17,746 1205 0.9036
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

126 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

130 Tennessee Technological University 25100 33700 0.2548 8,838 1159 0.8316
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

131 Dordt University 25200 52300 0.518 1,695 1195 0.7116
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

131 West Texas A & M University 25200 27100 0.07 6,930 1060 0.5863
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

133 University of Central Missouri 25700 34300 0.2489 7,584 1055 0.638
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

133 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5024 1,238 1159 0.604
#133

#133 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 %

135 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

135 Pennsylvania College of Technology 25800 34600 0.2543 4,264 1130 0.7423
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

135 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25800 35700 0.2775 12,122 1283 0.8296
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

138 California State University-Northridge 26000 36600 0.2889 32,499 1005 0.9219
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

138 Christian Brothers University 26000 57600 0.5488 1,155 1110 0.867
#138

#138 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 %

140 Southern University and A & M College 26100 32900 0.207 6,571 960 0.4987
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

140 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5965 1,742 1207 0.7813
#140

#140 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 %

142 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

142 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26300 31800 0.173 27,082 1099 0.8459
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

144 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 26400 38200 0.3088 2,371 1189 0.9808
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

144 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 26400 39000 0.323 2,233 930 0.9036
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

146 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

146 Norwich University 26500 70900 0.6264 2,642 1209 0.7361
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

146 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4791 1,927 1105 0.8013
#146

#146 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 %

149 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5258 4,157 1209 0.8469
#149

#149 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 %

150 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26700 39100 0.3167 5,912 1149 0.6212
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

151 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 26800 40300 0.3348 20,418 1375 0.5808
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

152 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

153 Indiana State University 27100 30900 0.1231 6,224 1140 0.8077
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

153 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 30400 0.1092 8,426 1235 0.8876
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

155 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27400 31400 0.1274 14,019 1159 0.7781
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

156 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0815 9,762 1110 0.9496
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

157 Villanova University 28000 88800 0.6845 7,006 1457 0.2698
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

158 California State University-Long Beach 28100 38400 0.2686 35,843 1135 0.4628
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

158 University of Louisville 28100 42200 0.3339 17,086 1148 0.7941
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

160 Mississippi State University 28300 32300 0.126 18,567 1214 0.7764
#160

#160 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 %

161 Lipscomb University 28500 57600 0.5043 3,327 1214 0.6774
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

162 Minnesota State University, Mankato 28600 31600 0.0972 12,897 1110 0.9133
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

162 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5914 4,223 1224 0.9579
#162

#162 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 %

164 Clarkson University 28800 78000 0.6309 2,296 1302 0.7736
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

164 George Fox University 28800 67100 0.5712 3,401 1193 0.9351
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

166 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0667 22,738 1208 0.8362
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

166 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#166

#166 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 %

168 University of Detroit Mercy 29100 48100 0.3962 3,422 1154 0.7572
#168

#168 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 %

169 Saint Louis University 29200 74000 0.6055 10,436 1260 0.7504
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

170 Messiah University 29400 54100 0.4568 2,618 1241 0.7897
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

171 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0943 11,013 1159 0.9202
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

172 University of Connecticut 29600 33200 0.1086 19,388 1324 0.5395
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

173 University of Missouri-St Louis 29700 37200 0.1998 12,151 1154 0.5716
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

174 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29800 31800 0.0652 6,270 1140 0.8726
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

175 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29900 31100 0.0385 20,592 1435 0.1407
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

175 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

177 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 30000 41000 0.2681 8,320 1074 0.8858
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

177 University of North Dakota 30000 32500 0.0791 11,033 1150 0.769
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

179 California State University-Chico 30200 41000 0.2636 13,392 1117 0.9158
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

179 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30200 52900 0.4293 37,140 1442 0.4237
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

181 San Jose State University 30400 41000 0.2583 28,008 0 0.8461
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

182 Ohio Northern University 30500 61100 0.5018 2,592 1289 0.7335
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

182 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6096 14,267 1363 0.6693
#182

#182 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 %

184 Lincoln University 30600 40900 0.2517 1,707 920 0
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

185 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31000 39500 0.2149 14,576 1179 0.6967
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

186 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 31100 42400 0.2666 21,947 1335 0.3122
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

186 North Carolina State University 31100 53000 0.4127 28,422 1335 0.4167
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

186 University of Houston 31100 35200 0.1166 39,257 1249 0.7392
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

189 San Francisco State University 31200 45200 0.3099 20,756 1035 0.9615
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

190 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31300 41100 0.2387 25,255 1134 0.737
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

190 Portland State University 31300 43000 0.2715 15,960 1176 0.9091
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

192 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

193 University of Rhode Island 31500 46700 0.3255 14,376 1148 0.7216
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

194 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.101 9,779 1055 0.8301
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

194 North Carolina A & T State University 31800 36400 0.1262 12,216 1020 0.4617
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

196 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32000 51700 0.3816 10,206 1190 0.7218
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

197 Rockhurst University 32200 62500 0.4847 2,304 1124 0.7089
#197

#197 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 %

198 Widener University 32500 75300 0.5682 2,811 1155 0.8402
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

199 University of Southern Indiana 32600 44900 0.2741 5,347 1145 0.9581
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

200 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32700 38500 0.1507 7,890 1105 0.2056
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

201 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

202 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#202

#202 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 %

202 University of Dayton 32900 64100 0.4867 7,737 1284 0.6566
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

204 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,354 965 0.9125
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

204 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

206 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#206

#206 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 %

207 LeTourneau University 34000 54600 0.3772 3,184 1178 0.3801
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

207 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

209 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34300 35100 0.0228 33,572 1264 0.8529
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

210 California State University-Sacramento 34400 44900 0.234 28,226 1015 0.9343
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

211 Morgan State University 34500 37200 0.0726 9,027 965 0.8223
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

212 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4782 12,276 1379 0.653
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

213 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34700 74600 0.5351 2,315 1382 0.7686
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

214 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

215 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

216 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

216 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35200 49600 0.2901 1,809 1109 0.9484
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

218 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35700 43500 0.1794 13,179 1110 0.8883
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

219 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4381 4,050 1225 0.8778
#219

#219 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 %

220 Boise State University 35900 48800 0.2643 24,030 1025 0.8721
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

221 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

222 Colorado School of Mines 36300 59800 0.3932 5,852 1396 0.596
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

223 Farmingdale State College 36500 37800 0.0344 10,007 1145 0.6329
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

223 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

225 University of Central Florida 36600 39600 0.0758 59,649 1280 0.4471
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

226 Lawrence Technological University 36900 67800 0.4556 2,579 1155 0.7403
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

226 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36900 38900 0.0533 23,351 1239 0.766
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

228 The University of Texas at Tyler 37200 46700 0.2034 7,683 1120 0.9402
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

229 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,391 1229 0.7645
#229

#229 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 %

229 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 37600 38900 0.0334 1,919 1245 0.7844
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

229 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37600 41600 0.0979 5,187 1005 0.9229
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

229 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 62000 0.3936 31,035 1366 0.5499
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

233 Seattle University 38000 69800 0.4554 4,103 1256 0.7703
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

234 Missouri University of Science and Technology 38200 56300 0.321 5,552 1305 0.7255
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

235 University of New Haven 38400 64900 0.4081 4,903 1180 0.6038
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

236 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

236 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

238 University of Wyoming 38800 43800 0.1158 8,130 1159 0.9688
#238

#238 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 %

239 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39000 52900 0.2626 30,564 1298 0.416
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

240 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39100 48900 0.2004 5,731 1174 0.9064
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

241 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

242 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2467 18,263 1395 0.4904
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

243 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

243 University of Portland 40200 71700 0.4393 2,986 1277 0.8917
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

245 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

246 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

247 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

247 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

249 Temple University 40600 56100 0.2762 21,428 1245 0.8045
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

249 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40600 56700 0.284 40,754 1391 0.3915
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

251 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

252 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

253 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

254 Hofstra University 41700 74600 0.4409 6,581 1323 0.6808
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

255 New England Institute of Technology 42000 61100 0.3128 1,718 995 0.6673
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

256 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42200 42200 0 12,382 1242 0.8842
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

257 Quinnipiac University 42300 79200 0.4658 6,248 1209 0.77
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

258 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

259 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42800 55100 0.2234 42,604 1336 0.6056
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

259 University of Maryland-College Park 42800 52900 0.1909 31,133 1456 0.448
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

261 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

262 Florida Institute of Technology 43500 68600 0.3656 3,677 1224 0.577
#262

#262 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 %

263 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43600 50300 0.1332 34,242 1273 0.7333
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

263 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4464 4,199 1115 0.7361
#263

#263 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 %

265 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2742 31,253 1272 0.773
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

266 Marquette University 45600 75100 0.3929 8,045 1309 0.8134
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

267 University of Illinois Chicago 46500 48000 0.0312 22,495 1252 0.7735
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

268 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47500 66500 0.2866 7,886 1271 0.6481
#268

#268 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 %

269 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47800 56200 0.1494 3,965 1229 0.9121
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

270 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48400 85700 0.435 5,743 1438 0.6343
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

271 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

272 Stevens Institute of Technology 49100 85800 0.4277 4,236 1445 0.4758
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

273 New Jersey Institute of Technology 50100 56400 0.1116 10,200 1346 0.6507
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

273 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

275 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50500 81000 0.3763 5,558 1292 0.6016
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

276 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

277 Drexel University 51200 82600 0.38 13,169 1339 0.7944
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

278 University of Colorado Boulder 51400 56300 0.087 32,100 1290 0.8115
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

279 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0386 28,064 1237 0.8598
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

280 Texas A&M University-College Station 52500 56100 0.0637 60,710 1278 0.5732
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

281 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.1257 41,303 1338 0.7975
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

282 Howard University 53600 61600 0.1299 11,519 1208 0.4134
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

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

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

284 University of California-Irvine 55100 64800 0.1496 30,204 1333 0.2878
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

285 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

286 Santa Clara University 56800 84800 0.3303 6,577 1427 0.48
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

287 Oregon Institute of Technology 58900 67000 0.1205 5,162 1131 0.9502
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

288 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

289 Clemson University 61600 63700 0.0326 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 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

291 Loyola Marymount University 65000 94300 0.3106 7,273 1353 0.4508
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

292 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

293 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

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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