Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

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

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in Colorado.
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 Colorado.
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 %

3 Colgate University 7400 95700 0.9222 3,193 1488 0.1388
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

4 Northern Kentucky University 7500 25900 0.7114 10,163 1090 0.8307
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

5 Brigham Young University 8000 28600 0.7211 32,221 1374 0.6919
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

6 College of Staten Island CUNY 9300 48800 0.8096 10,049 1005 0.9234
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

7 Marshall University 9400 34400 0.7262 9,165 1065 0.9572
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

8 California State University-Northridge 9500 36500 0.7391 32,499 1005 0.9219
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

8 Indiana University-Southeast 9500 48200 0.8035 3,276 1090 0.8446
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

10 University of Richmond 10000 97100 0.8971 3,055 1484 0.222
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

11 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21200 0.5146 4,721 1110 0.7782
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

12 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10400 54800 0.8109 5,912 1149 0.6212
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

13 The University of Texas at San Antonio 10800 25000 0.5672 31,127 1115 0.8679
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

14 Fayetteville State University 11300 21800 0.4827 5,845 915 0.7989
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

15 Front Range Community College 11500 18600 0.3775 21,970 0 1
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$18,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

16 Middlebury College 11600 89900 0.8713 2,760 1499 0.1075
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

16 Vassar College 11600 92600 0.8748 2,462 1499 0.1857
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

18 California State University-Sacramento 11700 31300 0.6266 28,226 1015 0.9343
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

18 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.579 21,075 1420 0.1534
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

20 Rhode Island College 11800 54600 0.7839 5,157 995 0.9182
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

21 California State University-Stanislaus 12000 58700 0.7957 8,455 950 0.9814
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

22 Southern Utah University 12200 44000 0.7223 13,126 1140 0.8179
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

23 University of Chicago 12300 95500 0.8709 7,519 1535 0.0448
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

24 California State University-Fresno 12500 45900 0.7284 21,430 995 0.9638
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

24 University of North Alabama 12500 28200 0.5571 8,078 1124 0.7054
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

26 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

26 Indiana State University 12600 25900 0.5143 6,224 1140 0.8077
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

28 University of Houston-Clear Lake 12700 51900 0.7557 6,029 1080 0.834
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

29 Saginaw Valley State University 12900 28600 0.5491 6,152 1050 0.7207
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

29 University of Nebraska at Kearney 12900 26800 0.5178 4,214 1090 0.8949
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

31 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13100 23400 0.4407 11,756 1124 0.8727
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

32 Louisiana Tech University 13200 36900 0.6422 11,071 1164 0.9073
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

32 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13200 54500 0.7577 12,498 1010 0.8896
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

32 West Virginia University 13200 57700 0.7711 18,614 1125 0.778
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

36 Missouri State University-Springfield 13400 25700 0.4786 20,584 1134 0.9053
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13400 28000 0.522 7,557 1140 0.9037
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

38 Portland State University 13600 26100 0.4799 15,960 1176 0.9091
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

38 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6068 19,119 1303 0.6356
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

38 University of Idaho 13600 25800 0.4732 9,574 1119 0.7553
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

38 Youngstown State University 13600 26800 0.4921 8,436 1065 0.8066
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 31700 0.5674 39,083 1412 0.4517
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

43 Mount Holyoke College 13900 89900 0.8457 2,178 1449 0.3603
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

44 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14000 64500 0.7829 14,576 1179 0.6967
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

45 Arkansas Tech University 14300 35900 0.601 8,145 1035 0.9589
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

45 Framingham State University 14300 31000 0.5389 2,817 1125 0.8491
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

45 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14300 37900 0.6227 8,975 1045 0.9721
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

48 Northern Illinois University 14400 30700 0.5297 11,349 1070 0.6979
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

48 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14400 26500 0.4582 22,351 1159 0.7504
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

48 University of South Florida 14400 17100 0.1578 38,525 1239 0.4319
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14500 24300 0.4026 10,090 1075 0.9368
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

52 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

52 Pittsburg State University 14600 33300 0.5619 4,491 1055 0.8727
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

52 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14600 19000 0.2318 11,874 1082 0.8377
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

55 Bucknell University 14700 94800 0.8448 3,920 1284 0.2893
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

55 California State University-San Bernardino 14700 52500 0.7207 14,993 920 0.9318
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 14700 30800 0.522 8,765 1209 0.8799
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

58 Central Michigan University 14800 37400 0.6048 10,219 1095 0.8982
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

59 Stephen F Austin State University 15000 36100 0.5845 9,129 1060 0.7445
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

59 University of Georgia 15000 26600 0.4379 31,514 1336 0.3719
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

61 California State University-Chico 15100 23500 0.3571 13,392 1117 0.9158
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

62 Worcester State University 15200 31000 0.5093 4,892 1140 0.8799
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,892

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

63 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15400 37900 0.5932 5,474 1138 0.9198
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

64 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,454 1095 0.8176
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

65 Fitchburg State University 15600 30100 0.481 3,027 1150 0.8693
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

66 Grand Valley State University 15700 25300 0.3799 19,002 1233 0.8302
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

66 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15700 42500 0.6307 37,140 1442 0.4237
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

68 Central Washington University 15800 22700 0.3036 10,033 1060 0.9061
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

68 University of Maine at Farmington 15800 23200 0.3183 1,677 1124 0.9672
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

70 Salisbury University 15900 28700 0.4458 6,288 1250 0.8747
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

70 Sam Houston State University 15900 30300 0.4749 17,787 1030 0.9026
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

70 Wayne State College 15900 20000 0.2049 3,902 1075 1
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

73 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3799 35,843 1135 0.4628
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

74 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16100 27600 0.417 9,302 1125 0.9735
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

75 Keene State College 16400 51200 0.6794 2,744 1020 0.9033
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

76 Jacksonville State University 16500 36100 0.5427 8,663 1069 0.7769
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

76 University of South Alabama 16500 22400 0.2639 9,241 1140 0.7096
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

78 Eastern Illinois University 16600 27500 0.3954 6,785 1020 0.6535
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

79 Texas State University 16800 26800 0.3727 36,268 1100 0.8908
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

80 Eastern Michigan University 16900 31800 0.469 10,470 1055 0.7964
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

80 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16900 22300 0.2419 24,868 1214 0.796
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

82 University of Northern Colorado 17300 30500 0.4332 6,480 1085 0.9363
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

82 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 17300 21300 0.1892 9,513 1200 0.8122
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,513

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

84 Weber State University 17500 41300 0.5757 31,672 1075 1
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

85 Western Kentucky University 17600 27000 0.3497 14,151 1090 0.9387
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

86 Bridgewater State University 17700 34800 0.4922 8,172 1135 0.8919
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

86 University of Louisville 17700 29100 0.3921 17,086 1148 0.7941
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

86 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

89 Frostburg State University 17800 26600 0.3306 2,619 1082 0.892
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

90 SUNY Buffalo State University 17900 44900 0.6009 5,205 1118 0.744
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

91 Central Connecticut State University 18000 34000 0.4703 8,170 1010 0.7333
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

91 University of Arkansas 18000 27700 0.3502 28,859 1179 0.7431
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

93 California State University-East Bay 18100 45100 0.5989 10,562 940 0.9681
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

93 Georgia Southern University 18100 26800 0.3252 23,618 1065 0.8789
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

95 Wright State University-Main Campus 18200 36500 0.5017 7,505 1059 0.9633
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

96 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

97 California State University-Fullerton 18400 20600 0.1071 38,597 0 0.9052
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

97 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

97 SUNY College at Geneseo 18400 39400 0.5335 3,902 1279 0.6663
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

100 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18500 31100 0.4054 6,546 1153 0.9252
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

101 SUNY Oneonta 18600 29300 0.3652 4,681 1190 0.6959
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

102 University of Arizona 18800 30900 0.3922 45,025 1212 0.8614
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

103 University of West Georgia 19200 48000 0.6003 9,157 1040 0.5161
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

104 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 31800 0.3933 18,895 1134 0.7371
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

105 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

106 Salem State University 19600 35100 0.4414 4,853 1100 0.9557
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

107 University of Northern Iowa 19800 24000 0.1751 7,716 1115 0.8713
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

107 Western Michigan University 19800 32500 0.3912 13,860 1104 0.846
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

109 State University of New York at New Paltz 19900 26300 0.2436 6,197 1260 0.6161
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

109 The University of Texas at Austin 19900 26900 0.2601 43,165 1335 0.2664
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

109 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

112 San Jose State University 20000 33600 0.4044 28,008 0 0.8461
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

112 Texas Tech University 20000 27900 0.2834 32,580 1200 0.7265
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

114 California State University-Los Angeles 20200 59200 0.6592 19,354 965 0.9125
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

114 Emory & Henry University 20200 52400 0.6139 1,107 1070 0.9633
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

114 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5499
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

117 Georgia College & State University 20400 52400 0.6106 6,006 1155 0.8779
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

118 Kansas State University 20800 28800 0.2782 15,650 1164 0.8199
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

119 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20900 32800 0.3623 19,701 1214 0.8749
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

120 Texas A&M University-College Station 21000 30700 0.3133 60,710 1278 0.5732
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

121 Pennsylvania Western University 21100 26600 0.2067 7,586 1070 0.9433
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

122 University of Mary Washington 21300 34100 0.3749 3,660 1283 0.7978
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

123 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4662 36,588 1367 0.6535
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

123 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 21400 31400 0.3186 14,019 1159 0.7781
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

125 Kennesaw State University 21500 27200 0.2096 42,840 1120 0.6919
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

126 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21600 24900 0.1325 5,823 1150 0.8619
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

127 Elmhurst University 21700 67000 0.6764 3,170 1148 0.7357
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

128 Southern Connecticut State University 22300 53100 0.5802 7,252 965 0.9482
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

129 Florida State University 22500 32500 0.3077 32,711 1360 0.2422
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

130 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

131 San Francisco State University 22900 55400 0.5867 20,756 1035 0.9615
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

132 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

133 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 36000 0.358 4,421 1099 0.8555
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

134 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 35000 0.3372 65,450 1203 0.8989
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

135 Concordia University-Nebraska 23400 72400 0.6764 2,934 1160 0.9004
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

136 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23500 36800 0.3616 14,783 1124 0.8096
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

136 The University of Alabama 23500 31000 0.2418 34,389 1233 0.7665
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

138 University of Kentucky 23800 36100 0.3401 25,535 1193 0.9294
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

139 Calvin University 24100 53000 0.5449 3,356 1214 0.7091
#139

#139 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 %

140 Bemidji State University 24200 26400 0.0835 3,610 1110 0.9131
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

140 Northern Arizona University 24200 31200 0.2247 22,991 1145 0.8961
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

142 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 24300 30500 0.2034 6,306 1214 0.9075
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

142 University at Buffalo 24300 34000 0.2853 20,360 1303 0.7418
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

142 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24300 31000 0.2165 3,207 1084 0.9751
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

145 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

146 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

146 University of Southern Mississippi 24500 26500 0.0755 10,193 1181 0.9912
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

148 Temple University 25100 36400 0.3107 21,428 1245 0.8045
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

149 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25200 43800 0.4243 2,292 1005 0.6007
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

150 Syracuse University 25300 83100 0.6955 15,958 1363 0.4611
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

151 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 26100 59900 0.5642 34,242 1273 0.7333
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

152 Aquinas College 26200 53400 0.5098 1,019 1035 0.8988
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

153 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6511 1,952 1302 0.618
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

154 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

155 Plymouth State University 26800 44500 0.3984 3,182 980 0.8754
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

156 Park University 27400 31300 0.1248 6,238 1035 0.6904
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

156 Rowan University 27400 41600 0.341 16,199 1214 0.783
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

158 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#158

#158 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 %

159 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

160 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

161 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0709 22,738 1208 0.8362
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

162 Jacksonville University 29200 88700 0.6706 2,946 1195 0.5696
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

162 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 33900 0.1387 30,187 1292 0.6015
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

164 Illinois State University 29500 35200 0.1619 19,107 1115 0.8815
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

165 University of Connecticut 29600 33700 0.1218 19,388 1324 0.5395
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

166 University of North Dakota 29800 32500 0.0831 11,033 1150 0.769
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

167 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

168 Samford University 30900 78000 0.6035 4,210 1199 0.8236
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

168 University of North Texas 30900 48200 0.3589 34,458 1114 0.7223
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

170 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

171 University of California-Santa Barbara 31600 59600 0.4695 23,181 1354 0.3296
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

172 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3841 10,206 1190 0.7218
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

173 University of St Thomas 32300 70300 0.5409 6,044 1270 0.9125
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

174 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

175 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 93400 0.6479 1,525 1241 0.556
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

176 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 17,027 1240 0.5422
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

176 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.0933 8,426 1235 0.8876
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

178 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#178

#178 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 %

179 Sonoma State University 33900 41200 0.1772 5,412 1095 0.9473
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

180 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

181 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

182 San Diego State University 34500 36100 0.0443 34,637 1208 0.3598
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

183 University of Denver 35000 76000 0.5392 6,619 1323 0.7729
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

184 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0575 8,268 1110 0.8949
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

184 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36200 42500 0.1481 14,449 1195 0.7816
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

186 Auburn University 36400 38000 0.0421 27,907 1324 0.4593
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

187 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

187 Western Washington University 36500 36500 0 13,752 1218 0.9325
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

189 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

190 Towson University 38000 46400 0.1811 16,264 1093 0.8198
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

191 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38600 38600 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

192 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38800 53400 0.2735 30,564 1298 0.416
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

193 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39800 53700 0.259 23,920 1390 0.5973
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

194 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40400 85100 0.525 313 1278 0.9738
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

313

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

194 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

196 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40500 40500 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

197 Montclair State University 42000 46200 0.091 18,712 1058 0.8789
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

198 Old Dominion University 42200 47700 0.1153 17,746 1205 0.9036
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

199 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,567 1399 0.242
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

200 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1159 0.9014
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

201 Texas Christian University 43700 82400 0.4698 11,049 1283 0.4449
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

202 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2315 23,351 1239 0.766
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

203 Ohio State University-Main Campus 44000 53700 0.1806 46,815 1339 0.6057
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

204 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

205 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

206 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1245 0.6909
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

207 DePaul University 49000 67100 0.2697 14,188 1218 0.7589
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

208 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0417 14,504 1145 0.7637
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

209 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52700 58900 0.1053 26,500 1183 0.8857
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

210 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

211 George Mason University 53400 61000 0.1246 28,331 1268 0.8748
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

212 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

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

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