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 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

4 University of Houston-Clear Lake 100 22300 0.9939 6,029 1080 0.834
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

5 Colgate University 9200 91600 0.8991 3,149 1488 0.1388
#5

#5 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 %

6 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,456 1499 0.1857
#6

#6 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 %

7 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#7

#7 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 %

8 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5127 4,721 1110 0.7782
#8

#8 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 %

9 University of Richmond 11200 87400 0.8723 3,053 1484 0.222
#9

#9 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 %

10 Southern Utah University 11700 21100 0.4448 13,126 1140 0.8179
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

11 Middlebury College 11800 89800 0.8684 2,751 1499 0.1075
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,751

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

11 Mount Holyoke College 11800 89700 0.8689 2,178 1449 0.3603
#11

#11 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 %

13 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

14 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.5755 32,221 1374 0.6919
#14

#14 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 %

15 Northern Kentucky University 12400 25900 0.5221 10,162 1090 0.8307
#15

#15 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 %

15 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12400 41000 0.6983 8,975 1045 0.9721
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

17 California State University-Northridge 12500 23200 0.4589 32,352 1005 0.9219
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

18 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,194 1134 0.737
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

19 University of Maine at Farmington 12900 26500 0.5141 1,677 1124 0.9672
#19

#19 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 %

20 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13100 30200 0.5654 5,912 1149 0.6212
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

21 University of California-Santa Barbara 13200 39000 0.6621 22,672 1354 0.3296
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

21 University of Delaware 13200 32500 0.5923 19,119 1303 0.6356
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

23 University of Chicago 13400 95000 0.859 7,519 1535 0.0448
#23

#23 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 %

24 Louisiana Tech University 13600 24900 0.4531 11,058 1164 0.9073
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

25 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,256 1412 0.4517
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

26 Kansas State University 13800 26100 0.4709 15,649 1164 0.8199
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

26 Saginaw Valley State University 13800 28600 0.5185 6,130 1050 0.7207
#26

#26 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 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13800 23600 0.415 7,556 1140 0.9037
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

29 Northern Illinois University 14000 29300 0.5221 11,339 1070 0.6979
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

29 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#29

#29 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 %

29 West Virginia University 14000 23300 0.3991 18,614 1125 0.778
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

32 University of Idaho 14100 31300 0.55 9,574 1119 0.7553
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

33 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4247 4,491 1055 0.8727
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

34 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,164 1075 0.8613
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

35 Northern Arizona University 14700 31200 0.5296 22,943 1145 0.8961
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

36 James Madison University 14900 28600 0.4782 21,045 1260 0.7151
#36

#36 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 %

37 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,208 1095 0.8982
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

38 California State University-San Bernardino 15100 25200 0.4008 14,993 920 0.9318
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

38 Stephen F Austin State University 15100 22600 0.3314 9,129 1060 0.7445
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

40 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

41 Wayne State College 15400 26400 0.4172 3,898 1075 1
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,898

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

42 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#42

#42 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 %

43 Fayetteville State University 15700 27100 0.4213 5,845 915 0.7989
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

43 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15700 23400 0.3295 11,721 1124 0.8727
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

45 Appalachian State University 15800 19500 0.1895 19,560 1159 0.9014
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

46 Grand Valley State University 16000 25300 0.368 18,962 1233 0.8302
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

46 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 24,868 1214 0.796
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

48 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#48

#48 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 %

49 College of Staten Island CUNY 16300 42300 0.6149 9,784 1005 0.9234
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

49 Missouri State University-Springfield 16300 25700 0.3657 20,584 1134 0.9053
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,764 1209 0.8799
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,764

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16300 21800 0.2523 3,206 1084 0.9751
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

53 Jacksonville State University 16600 26600 0.3762 8,663 1069 0.7769
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

53 Sonoma State University 16600 26700 0.3783 5,412 1095 0.9473
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

55 University of Southern Mississippi 16700 23100 0.2769 10,193 1181 0.9912
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

56 Eastern Illinois University 16800 27700 0.3955 6,785 1020 0.6535
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

57 Illinois State University 16900 29300 0.4242 19,107 1115 0.8815
#57

#57 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 %

58 Frostburg State University 17200 26900 0.36 2,619 1082 0.892
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

59 University of South Alabama 17300 22400 0.2281 9,205 1140 0.7096
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

60 University of Arkansas 17500 27700 0.3692 28,855 1179 0.7431
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

61 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,915 1284 0.2893
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

62 Framingham State University 17900 31000 0.4227 2,817 1125 0.8491
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

63 Saint Cloud State University 18400 24500 0.2514 8,013 1094 0.9495
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

64 Eastern Michigan University 18500 36100 0.486 10,470 1055 0.7964
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

65 Georgia College & State University 18600 21600 0.1387 6,006 1155 0.8779
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

65 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 18600 27600 0.3265 9,302 1125 0.9735
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

67 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,613 1100 0.8908
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

67 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

69 Emory & Henry University 19000 52400 0.6374 1,107 1168 0.9633
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

70 Youngstown State University 19100 29300 0.3477 8,436 1065 0.8066
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

71 Towson University 19200 30000 0.3595 16,264 1093 0.8198
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

71 University of Northern Iowa 19200 24000 0.2011 7,715 1115 0.8713
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

73 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28200 0.3156 18,487 1134 0.7371
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

73 University of Wyoming 19300 26700 0.2779 8,045 1159 0.9688
#73

#73 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 %

75 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2736 14,017 1090 0.9387
#75

#75 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 %

76 University of West Georgia 19500 23600 0.1734 9,157 1040 0.5161
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

77 Central Connecticut State University 19600 27600 0.2901 8,170 1010 0.7333
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

78 George Mason University 19700 33500 0.4121 28,292 1268 0.8748
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

78 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 19700 43700 0.5496 30,962 1366 0.5499
#78

#78 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 %

80 The University of Texas at Austin 19900 26900 0.2601 43,718 1335 0.2664
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

81 Marshall University 20200 36300 0.4438 9,165 1065 0.9572
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

81 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#81

#81 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 %

83 Western Michigan University 20300 32300 0.3716 13,860 1104 0.846
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

84 San Diego State University 20400 28100 0.2742 34,805 1208 0.3598
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

85 Pennsylvania Western University 20900 29400 0.2892 7,586 1070 0.9433
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

85 University of Mary Washington 20900 45500 0.5404 3,660 1283 0.7978
#85

#85 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 %

85 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 20900 25300 0.1741 10,089 1075 0.9368
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,089

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

88 Ball State University 21000 22400 0.0626 15,189 1170 0.855
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

89 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,343 1120 0.9871
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

90 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

91 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#91

#91 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 %

92 Florida State University 22200 25000 0.1122 32,709 1360 0.2422
#92

#92 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 %

92 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22200 36100 0.3848 4,213 1090 0.8949
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

94 Augustana College 22300 72800 0.6936 2,520 1163 0.6277
#94

#94 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 %

95 Syracuse University 22900 83100 0.7244 15,955 1363 0.4611
#95

#95 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 %

96 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,402 1044 0.7933
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

97 Concordia University-Nebraska 23300 58700 0.6029 2,934 1160 0.9004
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

98 Old Dominion University 23400 32100 0.2712 17,735 1205 0.9036
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

99 Bemidji State University 23600 26400 0.1072 3,610 1110 0.9131
#99

#99 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 %

100 Calvin University 24500 53000 0.5379 3,356 1214 0.7091
#100

#100 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 %

100 Elmhurst University 24500 67000 0.6346 3,170 1148 0.7357
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

102 Temple University 24800 36300 0.3171 20,786 1245 0.8045
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

102 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24800 25600 0.0313 11,874 1082 0.8377
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

104 California State University-Fresno 24900 35900 0.3063 21,430 995 0.9638
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

105 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 40700 0.3855 70,646 1203 0.8989
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

105 California State University-Stanislaus 25000 33500 0.2539 8,455 950 0.9814
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

107 California State University-Fullerton 25200 41400 0.3913 39,697 0 0.9052
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

108 Fitchburg State University 25400 31300 0.1886 2,932 1150 0.8693
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,932

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

108 Plymouth State University 25400 44500 0.4295 3,179 980 0.8754
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,179

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

110 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25600 36500 0.2983 14,783 1124 0.8096
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

111 Indiana University-Indianapolis 25800 28600 0.0988 14,504 1145 0.7637
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

111 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25800 32800 0.2131 4,421 1099 0.8555
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

113 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25900 34900 0.2576 2,263 1005 0.6007
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

114 University of Arizona 26300 37700 0.3028 43,817 1212 0.8614
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

115 Georgia Southern University 26400 26700 0.0112 23,618 1065 0.8789
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

115 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 26400 29500 0.1029 9,513 1200 0.8122
#115

#115 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 %

117 Indiana State University 26500 30900 0.1425 6,118 1140 0.8077
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,118

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

118 Aquinas College 26700 53300 0.4992 1,019 1035 0.8988
#118

#118 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 %

118 University of North Alabama 26700 41500 0.3568 8,076 1124 0.7054
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,076

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

120 Central Washington University 26900 27200 0.011 10,033 1060 0.9061
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

120 Worcester State University 26900 34000 0.2086 4,868 1140 0.8799
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

122 California State University-Chico 27000 27000 0 13,337 1117 0.9158
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

122 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

122 Park University 27000 30800 0.1234 6,238 1035 0.6904
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

125 University of North Texas 27300 37400 0.2702 37,529 1114 0.7223
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

126 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27500 34200 0.1961 5,823 1150 0.8619
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

126 University of Louisville 27500 42200 0.3482 17,086 1148 0.7941
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

126 Villanova University 27500 88800 0.6901 7,006 1457 0.2698
#126

#126 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 %

126 Weber State University 27500 33300 0.1742 31,625 1075 1
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

130 California State University-Long Beach 27800 38400 0.2764 36,021 1135 0.4628
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

131 Keene State College 28200 40700 0.307 2,719 1020 0.9033
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

131 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#131

#131 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 %

133 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 28800 38000 0.2424 5,376 1138 0.9198
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

134 Indiana University-Southeast 29000 38800 0.2526 3,276 1090 0.8446
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

135 Salem State University 29200 38900 0.2491 4,853 1100 0.9557
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

135 University of North Dakota 29200 32500 0.1023 11,023 1150 0.769
#135

#135 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 %

137 Bridgewater State University 29300 37000 0.2062 8,172 1135 0.8919
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

137 Montclair State University 29300 36300 0.193 18,712 1058 0.8789
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

137 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29300 52900 0.4463 36,970 1442 0.4237
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

137 Wright State University-Main Campus 29300 36500 0.1974 7,505 1059 0.9633
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

141 California State University-East Bay 29400 43000 0.316 10,562 940 0.9681
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

142 Jacksonville University 29900 66200 0.5486 2,946 1195 0.5696
#142

#142 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 %

142 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

144 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#144

#144 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 %

145 San Jose State University 30100 41000 0.2656 27,902 0 0.8461
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

145 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30100 41800 0.28 31,127 1115 0.8679
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

147 California State University-Sacramento 30300 30900 0.0194 28,139 1015 0.9343
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

147 Carthage College 30300 55800 0.457 2,668 1110 0.871
#147

#147 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 %

147 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30300 33100 0.0846 19,657 1214 0.8749
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

150 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,203 1118 0.744
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

151 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30700 43700 0.2977 14,576 1179 0.6967
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

152 San Francisco State University 30800 45200 0.3188 20,756 1035 0.9615
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

153 Portland State University 31200 43000 0.2751 15,675 1176 0.9091
#153

#153 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 %

154 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31400 0.0032 6,853 1090 0.7147
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

155 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31400 34700 0.095 30,564 1298 0.416
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

156 Sam Houston State University 31500 39900 0.2105 17,787 1030 0.9026
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

156 Samford University 31500 65200 0.5168 4,210 1199 0.8236
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

158 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31900 39500 0.1926 6,306 1214 0.9075
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

159 California State University-Los Angeles 32800 39400 0.1677 19,290 965 0.9125
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

160 SUNY College at Geneseo 32900 39000 0.1564 3,902 1279 0.6663
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

160 University of Minnesota Duluth 32900 37000 0.1102 8,362 1235 0.8876
#160

#160 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 %

162 Gustavus Adolphus College 33200 72900 0.5439 1,952 1302 0.618
#162

#162 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 %

163 Minnesota State University-Mankato 33400 37200 0.1028 12,897 1110 0.9133
#163

#163 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 %

164 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 16,498 1240 0.5422
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,498

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

165 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#165

#165 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 %

166 Ohio Wesleyan University 34100 73700 0.5371 1,521 1241 0.556
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

167 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#167

#167 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 %

168 University of Denver 34600 75900 0.5441 6,619 1323 0.7729
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

169 DePaul University 34700 59100 0.4127 14,188 1218 0.7589
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

169 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 44,120 1239 0.4319
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

171 Southern Connecticut State University 34900 52500 0.3356 7,250 965 0.9482
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

172 State University of New York at New Paltz 35000 35100 0.0028 6,196 1260 0.6161
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

173 University of Central Arkansas 35500 38400 0.0737 8,268 1110 0.8949
#173

#173 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 %

174 Salisbury University 35800 40900 0.1248 6,288 1250 0.8747
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

175 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36100 38900 0.0727 23,351 1239 0.766
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

176 Florida International University 36200 36800 0.0163 56,786 1175 0.5466
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

177 Western Washington University 36500 37300 0.0215 13,581 1218 0.9325
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

178 Rhode Island College 36700 45800 0.1988 5,142 995 0.9182
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,142

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

178 University of Northern Colorado 36700 38900 0.0566 6,470 1085 0.9363
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

180 University of Connecticut 37000 41800 0.1148 19,388 1324 0.5395
#180

#180 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 %

181 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#181

#181 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 %

182 University of Central Oklahoma 37400 38500 0.0286 10,454 1095 0.8176
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

183 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

184 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

185 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39500 53100 0.2561 23,920 1390 0.5973
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

186 University of Vermont 39800 64100 0.3796 12,276 1379 0.653
#186

#186 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 %

187 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

188 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,356 1216 0.8816
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

189 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

190 SUNY Oneonta 40400 45300 0.1081 4,671 1190 0.6959
#190

#190 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 %

191 University of Missouri-Columbia 40600 59200 0.3138 24,457 1256 0.7847
#191

#191 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 %

192 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40700 84200 0.5169 313 1278 0.9738
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

313

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

193 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41900 52100 0.1958 49,382 1339 0.6057
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

194 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 42400 42400 0 14,019 1115 0.7781
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

195 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,355 1303 0.7418
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

196 University of Florida 43200 45600 0.0526 38,113 1399 0.242
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

197 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43400 50300 0.1372 33,626 1273 0.7333
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

198 Texas Christian University 43900 81900 0.464 11,049 1283 0.4449
#198

#198 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 %

199 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,943 1223 0.848
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

200 University at Albany 48200 48700 0.0103 12,658 1245 0.6909
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,658

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

201 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

201 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#201

#201 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 %

203 University of Kentucky 49700 56000 0.1114 25,535 1193 0.9294
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

204 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

205 University of Iowa 50400 53200 0.0532 22,473 1208 0.8362
#205

#205 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 %

206 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51600 57000 0.0948 6,546 1153 0.9252
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

207 Texas A&M University-College Station 52000 56100 0.0736 60,118 1278 0.5732
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

208 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

209 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

210 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

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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