Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Majors in the state of California for 2027

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Geography degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geography
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 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 %

3 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 27,248 0 0
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 California State University-Los Angeles 4900 69100 0.9295 22,077 965 0.9124
#4

#4 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 %

5 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.588 23,453 0 1
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

6 California State University-Northridge 7700 65100 0.8817 32,846 1005 0.9176
#6

#6 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 %

7 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 34,354 1374 0.6862
#7

#7 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 %

8 Colgate University 8200 95800 0.9144 3,193 1488 0.1388
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

9 Rhode Island College 8600 62600 0.8625 5,695 995 0.8557
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

10 California State University-East Bay 9100 62400 0.8535 9,909 940 0.9739
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

11 Portland State University 9600 73900 0.8699 14,932 1174 0.8586
#11

#11 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 %

12 Middlebury College 10600 94500 0.8879 2,640 1499 0.1277
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

13 California State University-Stanislaus 10700 31300 0.6589 8,494 950 0.9558
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

13 Marshall University 10700 27800 0.6146 9,960 1070 0.9663
#13

#13 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 %

15 Worcester State University 10800 35900 0.6982 4,485 1090 0.8799
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,485

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

16 Fayetteville State University 10900 20300 0.4624 6,542 900 0.689
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,542

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

17 California State University-Fresno 11000 54900 0.7998 21,954 995 0.9526
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

17 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 11000 31400 0.6498 14,249 1084 0.7761
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

19 Vassar College 11200 92200 0.8789 2,514 1488 0.2093
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

20 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11300 20500 0.4472 5,063 1069 0.8756
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 11500 21000 0.4518 7,753 1140 0.9245
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

22 Central Connecticut State University 11600 34200 0.6605 9,463 1020 0.793
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

22 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11600 33200 0.6497 2,304 990 0.8351
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

24 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 11700 54100 0.7842 5,677 985 0.9301
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

24 San Francisco State University 11700 46700 0.7489 19,444 1035 0.9644
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

26 Fitchburg State University 12400 34800 0.6428 3,000 1090 0.8885
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

26 University of South Florida 12400 16300 0.2387 39,093 1255 0.4071
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

28 Eastern Illinois University 12500 24300 0.4861 6,731 1020 0.7073
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

29 University of California-Santa Barbara 13000 43000 0.6979 23,091 1354 0.382
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

30 Aquinas College 13500 86000 0.843 1,103 1035 0.9726
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$86,000

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

30 Louisiana Tech University 13500 43500 0.6896 11,071 1189 0.9073
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

30 University of North Alabama 13500 28200 0.5216 8,078 1124 0.7054
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#33

#33 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 %

34 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.5922 10,034 1055 0.7772
#34

#34 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 %

34 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#34

#34 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 %

36 Western Michigan University 14000 26500 0.4721 13,714 1089 0.9121
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

37 California State University-San Bernardino 14100 32700 0.5689 15,948 1020 0.943
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

37 Salem State University 14100 33900 0.5847 4,867 1075 0.9588
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

39 Mount Holyoke College 14200 89900 0.8421 2,135 1419 0.3841
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

40 Arkansas Tech University 14400 32500 0.5574 8,279 1055 0.9747
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

41 Sonoma State University 14500 57600 0.7489 4,449 1050 0.9841
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

42 Pittsburg State University 14600 23900 0.3885 4,561 1055 0.5487
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

42 Wayne State College 14600 26400 0.4465 3,886 0 1
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

44 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14800 26300 0.4374 10,743 1075 0.9598
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

45 California State University-Chico 15000 58300 0.7426 13,599 1054 0.9107
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

46 Texas State University 15100 26200 0.4234 39,353 1080 0.9118
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

47 Ball State University 15200 22400 0.3219 15,950 1185 0.8625
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

48 Jacksonville State University 15300 42900 0.6427 8,663 1069 0.7769
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

49 Northern Illinois University 15500 30400 0.4914 12,118 1070 0.7164
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

49 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15500 22300 0.3046 26,213 1209 0.7778
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

51 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

52 Sam Houston State University 15700 30100 0.4784 17,822 1035 0.9372
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

53 Grand Valley State University 15800 28500 0.4448 19,154 1074 0.9271
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

54 Weber State University 15900 20300 0.2172 31,672 1075 1
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

55 University of Northern Colorado 16000 64400 0.7512 6,598 1080 0.945
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

56 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16300 62800 0.7402 25,312 1134 0.7395
#56

#56 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 %

57 Georgia Southern University 16400 20100 0.1836 25,595 1045 0.695
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

58 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16500 26300 0.3727 19,787 1197 0.8807
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

59 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

60 James Madison University 17100 28900 0.4088 21,358 1259 0.6879
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

60 University of South Alabama 17100 40600 0.5782 9,530 1140 0.9455
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

60 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17100 22400 0.2371 8,329 1209 0.385
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17300 22800 0.2415 11,994 1090 0.8651
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

64 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4139 60,710 1278 0.5732
#64

#64 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 %

64 University of Arkansas 17500 36800 0.5237 29,252 1179 0.7388
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

66 California State University-Sacramento 17700 35700 0.5043 28,619 1015 0.9357
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

66 University at Albany 17700 30800 0.4254 12,889 1245 0.7044
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

68 Kennesaw State University 17800 61500 0.7101 46,069 1119 0.7944
#68

#68 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 %

69 San Jose State University 18000 40800 0.5594 29,890 1135 0.8039
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

69 University of Central Oklahoma 18000 35500 0.4936 10,777 1075 0.7812
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

71 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18100 37900 0.5242 37,985 1390 0.5815
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

72 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

73 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

74 Emory & Henry University 18800 52400 0.6413 1,084 1145 0.8365
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

75 California State University-Fullerton 19000 61400 0.6904 40,705 960 0.8811
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

76 Pennsylvania Western University 19300 30900 0.3756 7,586 1045 0.9433
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

76 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

78 University of Northern Iowa 19700 24000 0.1786 7,800 1115 0.9313
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

79 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#79

#79 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 %

79 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19800 32300 0.3868 15,735 1069 0.8797
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

81 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20000 43700 0.5424 8,513 1160 0.9261
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

82 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

83 The University of Texas at San Antonio 20800 28300 0.2654 31,127 1115 0.8679
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

84 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21100 54200 0.6105 5,823 1115 0.8619
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

84 Rocky Mountain College 21100 67200 0.6861 779 1055 0.7775
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

86 State University of New York at New Paltz 21200 26300 0.1941 6,113 1279 0.6267
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

87 University of Mary Washington 21400 46900 0.5427 3,531 1279 0.7413
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,531

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

88 Salisbury University 21600 29300 0.2628 6,477 1245 0.8826
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

89 San Diego State University 21700 28900 0.2503 36,196 1208 0.3741
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

90 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 21900 52300 0.5813 4,371 1084 0.865
#90

#90 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 %

91 Concordia University-Nebraska 22300 60400 0.6307 3,007 1135 0.8572
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

92 Florida State University 22400 32200 0.3047 34,271 1369 0.2383
#92

#92 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 %

92 Missouri State University-Springfield 22400 35700 0.3722 21,138 1134 0.9039
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

92 Park University 22400 31300 0.2848 4,657 1035 0.6904
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

95 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

96 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

97 Bridgewater State University 23100 37300 0.3823 8,849 1143 0.8798
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

97 Illinois State University 23100 36400 0.3667 19,513 1115 0.8555
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

99 Calvin University 23200 85000 0.7274 3,359 1232 0.6791
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

100 University of Maine at Farmington 23300 33700 0.3076 1,661 1062 0.9832
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

101 Indiana State University 23500 32400 0.2748 6,352 1015 0.9157
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

102 University of Southern Mississippi 23800 30400 0.2172 10,371 1181 0.926
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

102 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 23800 30400 0.2168 3,207 1084 0.9751
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

104 Temple University 24400 36100 0.3243 21,031 1172 0.8622
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

104 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

106 University of North Texas 25400 36900 0.3118 34,414 1094 0.7089
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

107 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

108 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26000 36800 0.2936 15,273 1115 0.8089
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

109 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

110 California State University-Long Beach 26200 43100 0.3926 36,056 1135 0.4543
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

111 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

111 Wright State University-Main Campus 26300 43300 0.393 7,747 1073 0.9617
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

113 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,751

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

114 Central Washington University 26900 27200 0.011 10,033 1060 0.9061
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

114 West Virginia University 26900 51100 0.4738 18,206 1120 0.8514
#114

#114 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 %

116 Rowan University 27300 41300 0.3392 17,157 1204 0.7654
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

117 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#117

#117 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 %

118 California State University-San Marcos 28200 38300 0.2636 15,770 990 0.9513
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

119 Towson University 29500 39200 0.2477 16,361 1082 0.8057
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

120 Southern Utah University 29700 40800 0.2722 13,176 1140 0.9998
#120

#120 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 %

121 University of West Georgia 29800 46800 0.3632 10,075 1035 0.7995
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

122 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30500 31800 0.0409 7,088 1100 0.7448
#122

#122 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 %

122 University of Louisville 30500 42100 0.2752 17,916 1134 0.7921
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

124 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 36000 0.1445 6,229 1174 0.8942
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

125 SUNY Buffalo State University 31700 39900 0.2056 5,196 1050 0.8422
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

126 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31800 54400 0.4154 35,248 1289 0.6939
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

126 Ohio Wesleyan University 31800 108100 0.706 1,652 1281 0.6441
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$108,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

126 Villanova University 31800 114000 0.7211 6,933 1466 0.2814
#126

#126 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 %

129 SUNY Oneonta 32000 41400 0.2269 4,815 1090 0.7696
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

130 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 32100 53600 0.401 9,040 1119 0.9666
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

130 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

132 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

133 University of Idaho 32800 34400 0.0466 9,656 1104 0.7476
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

133 University of South Carolina-Columbia 32800 34200 0.0409 31,845 1298 0.5651
#133

#133 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 %

135 Liberty University 33200 44700 0.2573 52,961 1174 0.9898
#135

#135 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 %

136 SUNY College at Geneseo 33600 39400 0.1473 3,943 1275 0.3333
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

137 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#137

#137 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 %

138 Samford University 34400 93800 0.6333 4,210 1199 0.8236
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

139 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

140 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#140

#140 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 %

141 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,056 1183 0.8994
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

142 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

143 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36400 53600 0.321 32,041 1324 0.4358
#143

#143 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 %

144 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

144 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66600 0.4457 31,536 1366 0.5457
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

146 Frostburg State University 37200 55400 0.3286 3,436 1095 0.907
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

146 University of Connecticut 37200 70600 0.4731 20,056 1329 0.5239
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

148 Indiana University-Southeast 37500 40800 0.0807 3,200 1095 0.842
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

149 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

150 University of St Thomas 38200 74700 0.4887 6,270 1299 0.8548
#150

#150 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 %

151 Framingham State University 39000 48000 0.1873 2,782 1190 0.8366
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

152 The University of Montana 39100 75200 0.4798 8,014 1184 0.9586
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

153 University of Denver 39300 84100 0.5329 5,766 1292 0.8538
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

154 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#154

#154 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 %

155 Elmhurst University 40200 69600 0.4222 3,170 1133 0.7501
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

156 University of California-Los Angeles 40300 90200 0.5531 33,534 1399 0.0941
#156

#156 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 %

157 Montclair State University 41300 47000 0.1214 19,048 1005 0.894
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

158 University at Buffalo 41400 46400 0.1078 21,192 1309 0.8059
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

159 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 57200 0.2535 10,900 1222 0.8914
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

160 University of Arizona 42800 43800 0.0228 43,294 1186 0.8351
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

161 Kansas State University 43700 47900 0.0884 16,555 1163 0.875
#161

#161 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 %

162 Texas Christian University 44400 87400 0.4922 11,152 1268 0.4809
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

163 University of Houston-Clear Lake 46000 46600 0.0129 6,029 1075 0.9173
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

164 Appalachian State University 46100 46100 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

165 University of Southern Maine 47900 63100 0.2408 5,549 1139 0.8241
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

166 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48600 61200 0.2057 26,490 1183 0.8863
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

166 University of Georgia 48600 51800 0.0618 32,824 1348 0.3425
#166

#166 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 %

168 DePaul University 49000 66400 0.2619 14,338 1258 0.878
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

169 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

170 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 58800 0.153 44,314 1356 0.2222
#170

#170 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 %

171 University of Kentucky 50900 74100 0.3129 25,535 1193 0.9294
#171

#171 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 %

172 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#172

#172 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 %

173 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 63400 0.1547 24,019 1404 0.5989
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

174 George Mason University 53900 61400 0.1222 28,862 1271 0.8647
#174

#174 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 %

175 Hofstra University 58800 83400 0.2949 6,599 1369 0.7267
#175

#175 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 %

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

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