Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Majors in the state of California for 2026

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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 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

4 University of Houston-Clear Lake 100 22300 0.9959 6,029 1080 0.834
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

5 University of Wisconsin-Madison 6500 32200 0.7994 39,256 1412 0.4517
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

6 College of Staten Island CUNY 7700 33400 0.7688 9,784 1005 0.9234
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

7 Colgate University 9300 91600 0.8985 3,149 1488 0.1388
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

8 Vassar College 9700 91500 0.8943 2,456 1499 0.1857
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,456

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

9 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5735 8,145 1035 0.9589
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

10 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5127 4,721 1110 0.7782
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

11 California State University-Stanislaus 10400 29100 0.644 8,455 950 0.9814
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

12 California State University-Fresno 10800 19700 0.4536 21,430 995 0.9638
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

13 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,943 1145 0.8961
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

14 University of Richmond 11200 87400 0.8717 3,053 1484 0.222
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,053

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

15 California State University-Northridge 11600 23200 0.4976 32,352 1005 0.9219
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

16 Mount Holyoke College 11700 89700 0.8694 2,178 1449 0.3603
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

17 Middlebury College 12200 89800 0.8645 2,751 1499 0.1075
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,751

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

18 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.577 32,221 1374 0.6919
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

18 Northern Kentucky University 12300 25900 0.5239 10,162 1090 0.8307
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

20 University of Chicago 12800 95000 0.8647 7,519 1535 0.0448
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

21 University of Maine at Farmington 12900 26500 0.514 1,677 1124 0.9672
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

22 Indiana State University 13000 25900 0.4967 6,118 1140 0.8077
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,118

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

22 Louisiana Tech University 13000 24900 0.4789 11,058 1164 0.9073
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

24 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 13100 41000 0.6798 8,975 1045 0.9721
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

25 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,613 1100 0.8908
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

26 Northern Illinois University 13300 29300 0.5475 11,339 1070 0.6979
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

27 University of North Alabama 13400 28200 0.5232 8,076 1124 0.7054
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,076

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

28 The University of Texas at Austin 13600 30700 0.5582 43,718 1335 0.2664
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13600 23600 0.4254 7,556 1140 0.9037
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

30 California State University-San Bernardino 13700 25200 0.4578 14,993 920 0.9318
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

30 University of Idaho 13700 31300 0.561 9,574 1119 0.7553
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

32 Saginaw Valley State University 13800 28600 0.5185 6,130 1050 0.7207
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,130

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

33 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13900 25200 0.4468 5,376 1138 0.9198
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

34 Texas Tech University 14200 27000 0.4755 32,580 1200 0.7265
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

35 Pittsburg State University 14400 25200 0.4287 4,491 1055 0.8727
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

36 Central Michigan University 14600 40600 0.6392 10,208 1095 0.8982
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

36 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

38 Appalachian State University 14700 19500 0.2482 19,560 1159 0.9014
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

38 Wayne State College 14700 26400 0.4417 3,898 1075 1
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,898

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

40 Bucknell University 14800 88400 0.8329 3,915 1284 0.2893
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

41 California State University-Chico 14900 23700 0.3732 13,337 1117 0.9158
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

42 Fayetteville State University 15000 27100 0.4452 5,845 915 0.7989
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

42 James Madison University 15000 28600 0.4763 21,045 1260 0.7151
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

44 California State University-Long Beach 15100 25800 0.4164 36,021 1135 0.4628
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

45 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15200 22300 0.32 8,764 1209 0.8799
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,764

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

46 SUNY College at Geneseo 15500 26400 0.4139 3,902 1279 0.6663
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

47 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15700 24800 0.3682 30,187 1292 0.6015
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

48 California State University-East Bay 15800 29800 0.4681 10,562 940 0.9681
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

49 Sonoma State University 16000 26900 0.4039 5,412 1095 0.9473
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

49 University of Arizona 16000 30900 0.4812 43,817 1212 0.8614
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

51 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27400 0.4111 28,139 1015 0.9343
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

51 Eastern Illinois University 16100 27700 0.4195 6,785 1020 0.6535
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

51 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

54 San Francisco State University 16300 33400 0.5127 20,756 1035 0.9615
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

55 Illinois State University 16900 29300 0.4242 19,107 1115 0.8815
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

56 Keene State College 17100 31900 0.4634 2,719 1020 0.9033
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

57 California State University-Los Angeles 17700 39400 0.5499 19,290 965 0.9125
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

57 Emory & Henry University 17700 52400 0.6616 1,107 1168 0.9633
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

59 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 17800 25200 0.2953 6,853 1090 0.7147
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

60 Eastern Michigan University 17900 36100 0.5027 10,470 1055 0.7964
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

60 University of Southern Mississippi 17900 26300 0.3207 10,193 1181 0.9912
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

62 San Jose State University 18400 30000 0.3876 27,902 0 0.8461
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

62 Youngstown State University 18400 29300 0.3731 8,436 1065 0.8066
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

64 Western Michigan University 18800 32300 0.4164 13,860 1104 0.846
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

65 Georgia College & State University 18900 21600 0.1269 6,006 1155 0.8779
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

66 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3402 15,649 1164 0.8199
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

67 University of Wyoming 19300 26700 0.2779 8,045 1159 0.9688
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

68 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2744 14,017 1090 0.9387
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

69 Marshall University 19500 36300 0.4616 9,165 1065 0.9572
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 19600 43700 0.5506 30,962 1366 0.5499
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

71 Central Connecticut State University 19900 34000 0.4158 8,170 1010 0.7333
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

71 West Virginia University 19900 28800 0.3073 18,614 1125 0.778
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

73 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 20000 25300 0.2075 10,089 1075 0.9368
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,089

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

74 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20100 36700 0.4531 14,576 1179 0.6967
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

75 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

76 University of Mary Washington 21000 45500 0.5379 3,660 1283 0.7978
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

77 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.3945 20,584 1134 0.9053
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

77 University of Miami 21400 70800 0.6973 13,221 1406 0.189
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

79 University of Nebraska at Kearney 21800 36100 0.3971 4,213 1090 0.8949
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

80 Florida State University 22200 25000 0.11 32,709 1360 0.2422
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

81 Augustana College 22300 72800 0.6936 2,520 1163 0.6277
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,520

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

82 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

83 Concordia University-Nebraska 23000 58700 0.6088 2,934 1160 0.9004
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

84 Syracuse University 23100 83100 0.7226 15,955 1363 0.4611
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

85 Saint Cloud State University 23300 35100 0.3357 8,013 1094 0.9495
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

86 Bemidji State University 23600 26400 0.1072 3,610 1110 0.9131
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

86 Elmhurst University 23600 67000 0.6472 3,170 1148 0.7357
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

86 San Diego State University 23600 28100 0.1616 34,805 1208 0.3598
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

89 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24000 25600 0.0605 11,874 1082 0.8377
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

90 Calvin University 24100 53000 0.5444 3,356 1214 0.7091
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

90 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24100 31000 0.2205 3,206 1084 0.9751
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

92 California State University-Fullerton 24800 41400 0.402 39,697 0 0.9052
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

93 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25000 36500 0.3159 14,783 1124 0.8096
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

93 Plymouth State University 25000 44500 0.4382 3,179 980 0.8754
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,179

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

95 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 40700 0.3842 70,646 1203 0.8989
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

96 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25200 32800 0.2327 4,421 1099 0.8555
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

96 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25200 34900 0.279 2,263 1005 0.6007
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

98 Pennsylvania Western University 25400 35600 0.2853 7,586 1070 0.9433
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

99 Georgia Southern University 25500 26700 0.0429 23,618 1065 0.8789
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

100 Kennesaw State University 25800 27000 0.0425 44,419 1120 0.6919
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

101 University of Arkansas 25900 30800 0.157 28,855 1179 0.7431
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

102 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26000 34500 0.2474 5,912 1149 0.6212
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

103 Central Washington University 26100 27200 0.042 10,033 1060 0.9061
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

104 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 26300 43800 0.3986 17,402 1044 0.7933
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

104 Worcester State University 26300 34000 0.2276 4,868 1140 0.8799
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

106 Aquinas College 26400 53300 0.5038 1,019 1035 0.8988
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

106 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 26400 29500 0.1029 9,513 1200 0.8122
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,513

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

108 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 26700 34200 0.2179 5,823 1150 0.8619
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

108 Park University 26700 30800 0.1314 6,238 1035 0.6904
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

108 Southern Utah University 26700 35600 0.251 13,126 1140 0.8179
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

108 University of North Texas 26700 37400 0.2848 37,529 1114 0.7223
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

108 Western Oregon University 26700 28800 0.0711 3,343 1120 0.9871
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

113 University of Nebraska at Omaha 26800 28000 0.041 11,721 1124 0.8727
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

114 University of Louisville 26900 42200 0.3634 17,086 1148 0.7941
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

114 Weber State University 26900 33300 0.1906 31,625 1075 1
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

116 Fitchburg State University 27000 31300 0.1357 2,932 1150 0.8693
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,932

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

116 The University of Montana 27000 28200 0.0406 8,014 1184 0.9586
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

118 Grand Valley State University 27100 35700 0.2422 18,962 1233 0.8302
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

119 University of Northern Iowa 27300 36200 0.2441 7,715 1115 0.8713
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

120 Villanova University 27500 88800 0.6906 7,006 1457 0.2698
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

121 Ohio Wesleyan University 27600 73700 0.6259 1,521 1241 0.556
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

122 Jacksonville State University 27800 38200 0.2732 8,663 1069 0.7769
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

123 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28100 52900 0.468 36,970 1442 0.4237
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

124 Indiana University-Southeast 28300 38800 0.2718 3,276 1090 0.8446
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

125 Wright State University-Main Campus 28400 36500 0.2205 7,505 1059 0.9633
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

126 Salem State University 28600 38900 0.2657 4,853 1100 0.9557
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

127 Bridgewater State University 28700 37000 0.2242 8,172 1135 0.8919
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

127 Salisbury University 28700 28700 0 6,288 1250 0.8747
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

127 University of South Alabama 28700 35000 0.1785 9,205 1140 0.7096
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

130 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 28800 30000 0.0382 18,428 1090 0.9529
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

131 Kent State University at Kent 28900 37500 0.2306 20,841 1105 0.8634
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

132 University of North Dakota 29200 32500 0.1023 11,023 1150 0.769
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

133 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 29400 41100 0.2836 25,194 1134 0.737
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

133 Framingham State University 29400 38100 0.2272 2,817 1125 0.8491
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

133 The University of Texas at San Antonio 29400 41800 0.2955 31,127 1115 0.8679
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

136 Jacksonville University 29700 66200 0.5508 2,946 1195 0.5696
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

136 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 29700 33100 0.1011 19,657 1214 0.8749
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

138 SUNY Buffalo State University 29800 39500 0.2465 5,203 1118 0.744
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

139 Samford University 30100 65200 0.539 4,210 1199 0.8236
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

139 University of West Georgia 30100 36000 0.1625 9,157 1040 0.5161
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

141 CUNY Hunter College 30200 33600 0.0996 16,498 1240 0.5422
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,498

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

142 Carthage College 30300 55800 0.457 2,668 1110 0.871
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,668

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

143 Sam Houston State University 30500 39900 0.2367 17,787 1030 0.9026
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

144 Portland State University 30900 43000 0.2821 15,675 1176 0.9091
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

144 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 30900 41600 0.2562 9,302 1125 0.9735
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

146 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31000 39200 0.208 12,498 1010 0.8896
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

147 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31200 39500 0.209 6,306 1214 0.9075
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

147 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31200 51700 0.3962 10,206 1190 0.7218
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

149 University of Nevada-Reno 31400 32500 0.0352 18,487 1134 0.7371
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

150 Frostburg State University 31700 43100 0.2633 2,619 1082 0.892
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

151 Valparaiso University 32400 63200 0.4875 2,123 1247 0.8934
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

152 Stephen F Austin State University 32500 42800 0.2417 9,129 1060 0.7445
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

153 University of Minnesota Duluth 32900 37000 0.1102 8,362 1235 0.8876
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

154 Gustavus Adolphus College 33200 72900 0.5439 1,952 1302 0.618
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

155 Minnesota State University-Mankato 33400 37200 0.1028 12,897 1110 0.9133
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

156 George Washington University 33600 81800 0.5888 11,677 1421 0.4709
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

156 University of South Florida 33600 34700 0.033 44,120 1239 0.4319
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

158 Southern Connecticut State University 34000 52500 0.3517 7,250 965 0.9482
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

158 State University of New York at New Paltz 34000 35100 0.0326 6,196 1260 0.6161
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

160 DePaul University 34300 59100 0.4202 14,188 1218 0.7589
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

161 Towson University 35000 45700 0.2351 16,264 1093 0.8198
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

162 Western Washington University 35300 37300 0.0522 13,581 1218 0.9325
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

163 Florida International University 35500 36800 0.0365 56,786 1175 0.5466
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

163 University of Central Arkansas 35500 38400 0.0737 8,268 1110 0.8949
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

165 Rhode Island College 35600 45800 0.2216 5,142 995 0.9182
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,142

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

166 East Carolina University 36000 40100 0.1033 21,445 1120 0.8922
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

167 University of Northern Colorado 36200 38900 0.068 6,470 1085 0.9363
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

168 University of Central Oklahoma 36600 38500 0.048 10,454 1095 0.8176
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

168 University of Denver 36600 76800 0.5239 6,619 1323 0.7729
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

170 University of California-Santa Barbara 36900 55800 0.3378 22,672 1354 0.3296
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

171 University of Connecticut 37100 41800 0.1111 19,388 1324 0.5395
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

172 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 37200 38400 0.0298 14,416 1205 0.8851
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

173 Montclair State University 38000 46600 0.1855 18,712 1058 0.8789
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

174 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 38200 39400 0.0291 24,868 1214 0.796
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

175 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 38400 53100 0.2776 23,920 1390 0.5973
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

176 University of North Carolina Wilmington 38900 40000 0.0286 15,254 1270 0.6424
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

177 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 39000 40200 0.0285 11,356 1216 0.8816
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

178 The University of Alabama 39100 48800 0.1995 35,413 1233 0.7665
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

179 University of Georgia 39200 46000 0.1491 31,514 1336 0.3719
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

180 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 39800 46900 0.1523 22,351 1159 0.7504
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

181 University of Vermont 39900 64100 0.3781 12,276 1379 0.653
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

182 SUNY Oneonta 40200 45300 0.1135 4,671 1190 0.6959
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,671

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

182 Temple University 40200 56100 0.2841 20,786 1245 0.8045
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

184 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40600 52100 0.2216 49,382 1339 0.6057
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

184 University of Missouri-Columbia 40600 59200 0.3138 24,457 1256 0.7847
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

186 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 40800 52900 0.2295 30,564 1298 0.416
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

187 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40900 84200 0.5139 313 1278 0.9738
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

313

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

187 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40900 42500 0.0387 14,449 1195 0.7816
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

189 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 41300 42400 0.027 14,019 1115 0.7781
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

190 University at Buffalo 42000 46800 0.1035 20,355 1303 0.7418
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

191 University of Florida 42500 45600 0.0689 38,113 1399 0.242
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

192 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 42600 50300 0.152 33,626 1273 0.7333
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

193 Texas Christian University 44100 81900 0.4621 11,049 1283 0.4449
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

194 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44200 57100 0.2249 23,351 1239 0.766
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

195 University of Delaware 45200 53200 0.1516 19,119 1303 0.6356
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

196 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 45800 58900 0.2227 26,500 1183 0.8857
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

197 Michigan State University 46100 56200 0.1805 41,943 1223 0.848
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

198 University at Albany 47600 48700 0.0235 12,658 1245 0.6909
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

12,658

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

199 George Mason University 48000 49200 0.0233 28,292 1268 0.8748
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

200 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

201 University of Kentucky 49300 56000 0.1198 25,535 1193 0.9294
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

202 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2896 6,044 1270 0.9125
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

203 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50400 53300 0.0531 14,504 1145 0.7637
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

203 University of Iowa 50400 53200 0.0532 22,473 1208 0.8362
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

205 Texas A&M University-College Station 50800 56100 0.095 60,118 1278 0.5732
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

206 Old Dominion University 51300 52400 0.0218 17,735 1205 0.9036
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

206 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51300 57000 0.0991 6,546 1153 0.9252
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

208 Rowan University 52500 53600 0.0214 16,199 1214 0.783
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

209 Auburn University 54300 55400 0.0207 27,907 1324 0.4593
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

210 Miami University-Oxford 55000 56100 0.0204 16,816 1299 0.754
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

211 Indiana University-Bloomington 58200 61100 0.0463 48,857 1302 0.7821
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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