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 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#3

#3 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 %

4 California State University-Northridge 7900 36500 0.7846 32,846 1005 0.9176
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

5 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

6 Colgate University 8200 95800 0.9144 3,193 1488 0.1388
#6

#6 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 %

7 Middlebury College 8700 94500 0.908 2,640 1499 0.1277
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

8 Rhode Island College 8900 30200 0.706 5,695 995 0.8557
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

9 California State University-East Bay 9100 45100 0.7986 9,909 940 0.9739
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

10 Indiana State University 9600 25900 0.6303 6,352 1015 0.9157
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

11 Portland State University 9700 43300 0.776 14,932 1174 0.8586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

12 Southern Utah University 10600 51400 0.7937 13,176 1140 0.9998
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 10700 21100 0.4936 7,753 1140 0.9245
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

15 Worcester State University 10800 34900 0.69 4,485 1090 0.8799
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,485

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

16 Marshall University 10900 27800 0.6074 9,960 1070 0.9663
#16

#16 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 %

17 California State University-Fresno 11000 19700 0.4444 21,954 995 0.9526
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

17 Fayetteville State University 11000 18200 0.3954 6,542 900 0.689
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,542

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

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 %

17 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11000 20500 0.4612 5,063 1069 0.8756
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

21 Vassar College 11100 93100 0.8808 2,514 1488 0.2093
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11300 27800 0.5919 22,007 1427 0.1672
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

23 Eastern Illinois University 11400 24700 0.5369 6,731 1020 0.7073
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

24 Central Connecticut State University 11600 34200 0.6605 9,463 1020 0.793
#24

#24 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 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 11600 26300 0.5591 10,743 1075 0.9598
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

26 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 11700 25200 0.5336 5,677 985 0.9301
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

26 San Francisco State University 11700 46700 0.7489 19,444 1035 0.9644
#26

#26 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 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11700 56000 0.791 2,304 990 0.8351
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

29 Fitchburg State University 12400 33800 0.6327 3,000 1090 0.8885
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

29 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 12400 26600 0.5339 9,040 1119 0.9666
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

29 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

32 Mount Holyoke College 12600 89900 0.8599 2,135 1419 0.3841
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

33 University of South Florida 12800 22400 0.429 39,093 1255 0.4071
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

34 Louisiana Tech University 12900 42900 0.6992 11,071 1189 0.9073
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

35 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13400 22800 0.4128 11,994 1090 0.8651
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

37 Aquinas College 13500 86000 0.843 1,103 1035 0.9726
#37

#37 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 %

38 Bridgewater State University 13700 28800 0.5245 8,849 1143 0.8798
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

39 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.5944 10,034 1055 0.7772
#39

#39 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 %

39 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#39

#39 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 %

41 Salem State University 13900 38300 0.6367 4,867 1075 0.9588
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

42 Western Michigan University 14000 26500 0.4721 13,714 1089 0.9121
#42

#42 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 %

43 California State University-San Bernardino 14100 32700 0.5689 15,948 1020 0.943
#43

#43 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 %

44 Arkansas Tech University 14300 31400 0.5438 8,279 1055 0.9747
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

44 California State University-San Marcos 14300 38300 0.6265 15,770 990 0.9513
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

46 University of North Alabama 14400 37300 0.614 8,078 1124 0.7054
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

47 Sonoma State University 14500 26900 0.4601 4,449 1050 0.9841
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

47 Texas State University 14500 26700 0.4562 39,353 1080 0.9118
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

47 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14500 71500 0.7975 15,735 1069 0.8797
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

47 Wayne State College 14500 30200 0.5205 3,886 0 1
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

51 Ball State University 14600 22400 0.3484 15,950 1185 0.8625
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

51 West Virginia University 14600 73100 0.8 18,206 1120 0.8514
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

53 Missouri State University-Springfield 14800 26000 0.4303 21,138 1134 0.9039
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

54 California State University-Chico 15000 23700 0.3661 13,599 1054 0.9107
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

55 University of Maine at Farmington 15100 32600 0.537 1,661 1062 0.9832
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

56 University of West Georgia 15200 24600 0.3825 10,075 1035 0.7995
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

57 Jacksonville State University 15300 38200 0.5991 8,663 1069 0.7769
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15500 22400 0.3087 8,329 1209 0.385
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15500 20600 0.2492 3,207 1084 0.9751
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

60 Appalachian State University 15600 26000 0.4001 19,732 1174 0.9388
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

60 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#60

#60 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 %

60 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15600 22300 0.3002 26,213 1209 0.7778
#60

#60 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 %

63 Grand Valley State University 15700 28300 0.4445 19,154 1074 0.9271
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

64 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 15900 41200 0.6148 25,312 1134 0.7395
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

64 Santa Ana College 15900 35300 0.5498 27,248 0 0
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

66 Georgia Southern University 16300 49700 0.6722 25,595 1045 0.695
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

67 Sam Houston State University 16600 27100 0.3873 17,822 1035 0.9372
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

67 Wright State University-Main Campus 16600 26600 0.3763 7,747 1073 0.9617
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

69 Montclair State University 16700 36000 0.5367 19,048 1005 0.894
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

70 California State University-Long Beach 17000 25800 0.3413 36,056 1135 0.4543
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

71 California State University-Sacramento 17300 27800 0.3794 28,619 1015 0.9357
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

72 University at Albany 17500 30800 0.4319 12,889 1245 0.7044
#72

#72 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 %

73 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

73 University of Arkansas 17600 28500 0.3842 29,252 1179 0.7388
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

75 Kennesaw State University 17800 27400 0.3501 46,069 1119 0.7944
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

76 California State University-Fullerton 18000 20600 0.1246 40,705 960 0.8811
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

76 Central Washington University 18000 22700 0.2068 10,033 1060 0.9061
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

76 San Jose State University 18000 41200 0.5618 29,890 1135 0.8039
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

76 University of Central Oklahoma 18000 27500 0.3457 10,777 1075 0.7812
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

80 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#80

#80 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 %

81 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#81

#81 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 %

82 Texas A&M University-College Station 18600 29900 0.3797 60,710 1278 0.5732
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

83 Emory & Henry University 18800 52400 0.6413 1,084 1145 0.8365
#83

#83 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 %

84 The University of Montana 19000 27400 0.3067 8,014 1184 0.9586
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

85 Pennsylvania Western University 19300 30900 0.3756 7,586 1045 0.9433
#85

#85 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 %

86 SUNY College at Geneseo 19900 39400 0.4954 3,943 1275 0.3333
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

86 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 19900 45100 0.559 31,536 1366 0.5457
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

88 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20000 35200 0.4314 8,513 1160 0.9261
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

88 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20000 26100 0.2334 31,845 1298 0.5651
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

90 SUNY Buffalo State University 20100 57800 0.652 5,196 1050 0.8422
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

91 University of Northern Iowa 20200 24800 0.1844 7,800 1115 0.9313
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

92 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#92

#92 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 %

92 University of Wyoming 20300 27900 0.2742 8,138 1163 0.9695
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

94 SUNY Oneonta 20400 55300 0.6317 4,815 1090 0.7696
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

95 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21100 36700 0.4255 5,823 1115 0.8619
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

95 Rocky Mountain College 21100 52000 0.5939 779 1055 0.7775
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

97 University of Houston-Clear Lake 21200 41600 0.4904 6,029 1075 0.9173
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

97 University of Mary Washington 21200 47400 0.5526 3,531 1279 0.7413
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,531

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

99 Salisbury University 21400 29300 0.2697 6,477 1245 0.8826
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

100 San Diego State University 21700 28900 0.2503 36,196 1208 0.3741
#100

#100 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 %

101 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

102 Florida State University 22200 32100 0.3082 34,271 1369 0.2383
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

103 Concordia University-Nebraska 22300 85400 0.7388 3,007 1135 0.8572
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

104 Indiana University-Southeast 22400 25900 0.1375 3,200 1095 0.842
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

104 Park University 22400 31300 0.2848 4,657 1035 0.6904
#104

#104 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 %

106 Augustana College 22500 72800 0.6908 2,536 1157 0.6628
#106

#106 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 %

107 Saint Cloud State University 22600 36800 0.3849 8,209 1079 0.948
#107

#107 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 %

108 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22800 34900 0.3471 4,371 1084 0.865
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

109 Calvin University 23000 55500 0.5853 3,359 1232 0.6791
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

110 University of North Texas 23500 37400 0.3714 34,414 1094 0.7089
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

111 State University of New York at New Paltz 23700 35700 0.3357 6,113 1279 0.6267
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

112 Temple University 24400 36100 0.3243 21,031 1172 0.8622
#112

#112 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 %

113 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24600 36800 0.3317 15,273 1115 0.8089
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

113 University of Northern Colorado 24600 39100 0.371 6,598 1080 0.945
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

115 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25000 32900 0.242 19,787 1197 0.8807
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

116 Indiana University-Indianapolis 25900 28400 0.0902 14,834 1149 0.7803
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

117 Gustavus Adolphus College 26100 75500 0.6544 1,906 1273 0.6099
#117

#117 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 %

118 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1824 12,118 1070 0.7164
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

119 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#119

#119 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 %

120 Weber State University 27100 31500 0.1399 31,672 1075 1
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

121 University of Southern Mississippi 27200 27200 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

122 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#122

#122 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 %

123 Towson University 29400 30100 0.0232 16,361 1082 0.8057
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

124 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30100 33200 0.0932 7,088 1100 0.7448
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

125 University of North Dakota 30700 33700 0.0908 11,837 1189 0.8157
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

126 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35800 0.1396 6,229 1174 0.8942
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

127 Ohio Wesleyan University 31000 75700 0.5902 1,652 1281 0.6441
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

128 Pittsburg State University 31200 37100 0.1591 4,561 1055 0.5487
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

129 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31800 54400 0.4154 35,248 1289 0.6939
#129

#129 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 %

129 Villanova University 31800 92900 0.658 6,933 1466 0.2814
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

131 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31900 35200 0.0938 32,041 1324 0.4358
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

132 University of Louisville 32000 42100 0.2396 17,916 1134 0.7921
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

133 Liberty University 32500 44700 0.2729 52,961 1174 0.9898
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

133 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#133

#133 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 %

135 University of Idaho 32700 34100 0.041 9,656 1104 0.7476
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

136 University of California-Santa Barbara 33400 59100 0.4346 23,091 1354 0.382
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

136 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33400 38200 0.1273 42,565 1339 0.7887
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

138 University of North Carolina Wilmington 34100 34100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

139 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#139

#139 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 %

139 University of Vermont 34300 66300 0.4821 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 %

141 Samford University 34400 93800 0.6333 4,210 1199 0.8236
#141

#141 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 %

142 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34700 46400 0.2519 31,127 1115 0.8679
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

143 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35000 37600 0.0683 13,433 1145 0.8844
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

144 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,056 1183 0.8994
#144

#144 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 %

145 University of South Alabama 35600 40200 0.1145 9,530 1140 0.9455
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

146 Carthage College 35700 61800 0.4218 2,914 1125 0.8445
#146

#146 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 %

147 Rowan University 35800 53600 0.3319 17,157 1204 0.7654
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

148 University of Connecticut 36900 66200 0.4429 20,056 1329 0.5239
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

149 Frostburg State University 37200 42500 0.1247 3,436 1095 0.907
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

150 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1139 0.8241
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

151 University of Central Arkansas 37700 40200 0.0637 8,238 1110 0.9157
#151

#151 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 %

152 Framingham State University 38100 38100 0 2,782 1190 0.8366
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

152 University of St Thomas 38100 74800 0.4906 6,270 1299 0.8548
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

154 University of Denver 39300 84100 0.5329 5,766 1292 0.8538
#154

#154 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 %

155 Elmhurst University 40000 69600 0.4251 3,170 1133 0.7501
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

156 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

157 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40500 42700 0.0515 14,657 1190 0.7583
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

158 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42600 63300 0.3271 10,900 1222 0.8914
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

159 James Madison University 43100 45100 0.0443 21,358 1259 0.6879
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

160 George Mason University 43900 61400 0.2852 28,862 1271 0.8647
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

160 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0918 16,555 1163 0.875
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% 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 Illinois State University 45500 49100 0.0726 19,513 1115 0.8555
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

164 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

165 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47200 61500 0.2335 37,985 1390 0.5815
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

166 University of Kentucky 48000 59900 0.1982 25,535 1193 0.9294
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

167 DePaul University 49000 69400 0.2938 14,338 1258 0.878
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

167 The University of Texas at Austin 49000 58900 0.1681 44,314 1356 0.2222
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

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 University of Iowa 51800 54400 0.0472 23,407 1203 0.799
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

171 University of Georgia 52000 52100 0.0019 32,824 1348 0.3425
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

172 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53400 63400 0.1578 24,019 1404 0.5989
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

173 Hofstra University 58900 83300 0.293 6,599 1369 0.7267
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

174 University of Missouri-Columbia 59100 61600 0.0416 25,141 1256 0.7613
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

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

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