Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Colleges for South Carolina Residents for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in South Carolina.
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 South Carolina.
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 University of Houston-Clear Lake 100 22300 0.9939 6,029 1080 0.834
#3

#3 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 %

4 Greenville Technical College 7200 18300 0.6081 10,661 0 0.5257
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,661

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

5 College of Staten Island CUNY 8100 33400 0.7584 10,049 1005 0.9234
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

6 Middlebury College 8800 89800 0.9018 2,760 1499 0.1075
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

7 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89700 0.8945 2,178 1449 0.3603
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

8 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

9 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

9 Colgate University 9900 91600 0.8915 3,193 1488 0.1388
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

11 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5125 4,721 1110 0.7782
#11

#11 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 %

12 Brigham Young University 11000 29000 0.6203 32,221 1374 0.6919
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

13 Marshall University 11700 27100 0.5673 9,165 1065 0.9572
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

14 The University of Texas at Austin 12100 30700 0.6055 43,165 1335 0.2664
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

14 University of Richmond 12100 87400 0.862 3,055 1484 0.222
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

16 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#16

#16 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 %

16 University of Chicago 12300 95000 0.8706 7,519 1535 0.0448
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

18 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#18

#18 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 %

19 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12700 41000 0.6909 8,975 1045 0.9721
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

20 University of Maine at Farmington 12900 26500 0.5142 1,677 1124 0.9672
#20

#20 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 %

21 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#22

#22 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 %

23 University of California-Santa Barbara 13600 39000 0.6518 23,181 1354 0.3296
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

24 University of North Alabama 13700 28200 0.5145 8,078 1124 0.7054
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

26 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

27 Louisiana Tech University 14100 24800 0.4321 11,071 1164 0.9073
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

28 Northern Arizona University 14200 25400 0.44 22,991 1145 0.8961
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

29 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4241 4,491 1055 0.8727
#29

#29 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 %

29 University of Idaho 14500 26400 0.4504 9,574 1119 0.7553
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

31 Northern Illinois University 14600 29300 0.5016 11,349 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

31 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#31

#31 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 %

33 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14700 24900 0.409 5,474 1138 0.9198
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14700 23600 0.3769 7,557 1140 0.9037
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

35 University of North Texas 15200 25400 0.4022 34,458 1114 0.7223
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

36 Central Michigan University 15400 40600 0.6208 10,219 1095 0.8982
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

37 California State University-Long Beach 15700 25800 0.3916 35,843 1135 0.4628
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

38 Stephen F Austin State University 15800 22600 0.3005 9,129 1060 0.7445
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

38 Wayne State College 15800 26400 0.402 3,902 1075 1
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

40 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15900 23400 0.3209 11,756 1124 0.8727
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

41 Fayetteville State University 16000 27100 0.4102 5,845 915 0.7989
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

42 Indiana University-Southeast 16100 24600 0.3461 3,276 1090 0.8446
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

43 Coastal Carolina University 16300 27200 0.4016 10,811 1145 0.7527
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

43 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

45 Grand Valley State University 16400 25300 0.3522 19,002 1233 0.8302
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

45 University of Arizona 16400 30900 0.47 45,025 1212 0.8614
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

47 Missouri State University-Springfield 16700 25700 0.3502 20,584 1134 0.9053
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

47 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7426 21,075 1420 0.1534
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

49 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

50 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 17300 21300 0.1892 9,513 1200 0.8122
#50

#50 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 %

51 California State University-Sacramento 17600 27200 0.3528 28,226 1015 0.9343
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

51 Eastern Illinois University 17600 27700 0.3646 6,785 1020 0.6535
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

53 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

54 Frostburg State University 17800 26900 0.3377 2,619 1082 0.892
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

55 California State University-East Bay 18000 29700 0.3944 10,562 940 0.9681
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

56 Georgia Southern University 18100 23800 0.2399 23,618 1065 0.8789
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

56 University of South Alabama 18100 22400 0.1923 9,241 1140 0.7096
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

58 University of Louisville 18300 29100 0.3715 17,086 1148 0.7941
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

59 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#59

#59 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 %

59 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18400 25200 0.2698 6,853 1090 0.7147
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

61 CUNY Hunter College 18600 26100 0.2874 17,027 1240 0.5422
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

61 SUNY Oneonta 18600 29300 0.3652 4,681 1190 0.6959
#61

#61 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 %

63 Framingham State University 18900 31000 0.3904 2,817 1125 0.8491
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

63 Worcester State University 18900 26200 0.2784 4,892 1140 0.8799
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,892

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

65 Georgia College & State University 19000 21600 0.1202 6,006 1155 0.8779
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

65 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3406 15,650 1164 0.8199
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

67 Eastern Michigan University 19100 36100 0.4715 10,470 1055 0.7964
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

68 University at Albany 19200 30900 0.3785 12,666 1245 0.6909
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

68 University of Northern Colorado 19200 30500 0.3705 6,480 1085 0.9363
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

70 Youngstown State University 19500 29300 0.3341 8,436 1065 0.8066
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

71 University of Northern Iowa 19800 24000 0.1751 7,716 1115 0.8713
#71

#71 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 %

72 University of Southern Mississippi 19900 23100 0.1384 10,193 1181 0.9912
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

72 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#72

#72 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 %

74 University of West Georgia 20000 23600 0.1523 9,157 1040 0.5161
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

75 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4817 36,588 1367 0.6535
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 43700 0.5405 31,035 1366 0.5499
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

77 Emory & Henry University 20200 52400 0.6139 1,107 1070 0.9633
#77

#77 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 %

78 Texas A&M University-College Station 20300 31000 0.3458 60,710 1278 0.5732
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

79 Rhode Island College 20400 27900 0.2688 5,157 995 0.9182
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

80 Salem State University 20700 28500 0.2736 4,853 1100 0.9557
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

81 West Virginia University 20800 23300 0.1073 18,614 1125 0.778
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

82 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

82 San Diego State University 20900 28100 0.2564 34,637 1208 0.3598
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

82 Western Michigan University 20900 32300 0.353 13,860 1104 0.846
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

85 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

86 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

86 University of Mary Washington 21300 45500 0.532 3,660 1283 0.7978
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

86 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 21300 25300 0.1583 10,090 1075 0.9368
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

89 Pennsylvania Western University 21500 29400 0.2688 7,586 1070 0.9433
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

90 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21900 24900 0.1205 5,823 1150 0.8619
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

91 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 22000 34400 0.3604 14,783 1124 0.8096
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

92 Minnesota State University, Mankato 22300 27100 0.1788 12,897 1110 0.9133
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

92 University of Florida 22300 43800 0.4906 36,567 1399 0.242
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

94 Florida State University 22500 23100 0.026 32,711 1360 0.2422
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

95 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22600 36100 0.3737 4,214 1090 0.8949
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

96 Sam Houston State University 22700 23000 0.013 17,787 1030 0.9026
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

97 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#97

#97 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 %

98 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

99 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#99

#99 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 %

100 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

101 Concordia University-Nebraska 23600 58700 0.5978 2,934 1160 0.9004
#101

#101 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 %

102 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 44,904 1175 0.5466
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

103 Bemidji State University 24200 26400 0.0835 3,610 1110 0.9131
#103

#103 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 %

103 University at Buffalo 24200 34000 0.2883 20,360 1303 0.7418
#103

#103 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 %

105 University of Central Arkansas 24300 29500 0.1763 8,268 1110 0.8949
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24300 31000 0.2165 3,207 1084 0.9751
#105

#105 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 %

107 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#107

#107 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 %

108 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#108

#108 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 %

109 Plymouth State University 24600 44500 0.4464 3,182 980 0.8754
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

109 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

111 Calvin University 24700 53000 0.5342 3,356 1214 0.7091
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

112 Miami University-Oxford 24900 27200 0.0844 16,816 1299 0.754
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

113 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

114 Elmhurst University 25100 67000 0.6256 3,170 1148 0.7357
#114

#114 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 %

115 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25300 25600 0.0117 11,874 1082 0.8377
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

116 California State University-Fresno 25500 35900 0.2896 21,430 995 0.9638
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

116 University of Arkansas 25500 27700 0.0796 28,859 1179 0.7431
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

118 California State University-Stanislaus 25600 36800 0.3045 8,455 950 0.9814
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

119 California State University-Fullerton 25700 41400 0.3793 38,597 0 0.9052
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

120 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

120 Saginaw Valley State University 25900 38900 0.3347 6,152 1050 0.7207
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

122 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

122 Fitchburg State University 26000 31300 0.1694 3,027 1150 0.8693
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

124 California State University-Northridge 26200 36600 0.2842 32,499 1005 0.9219
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

125 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6511 1,952 1302 0.618
#125

#125 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 %

125 University of Hawaii at Hilo 26300 34900 0.2462 2,292 1005 0.6007
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

127 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26400 32800 0.1948 4,421 1099 0.8555
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

128 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

129 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26800 39100 0.3142 5,912 1149 0.6212
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

129 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

131 California State University-San Bernardino 27000 38000 0.2892 14,993 920 0.9318
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

132 Northern Kentucky University 27200 31600 0.1391 10,163 1090 0.8307
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

133 Indiana State University 27300 30900 0.1166 6,224 1140 0.8077
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

134 Aquinas College 27400 53300 0.486 1,019 1035 0.8988
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

134 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

136 Park University 27500 30800 0.1072 6,238 1035 0.6904
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

137 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

137 Southern Utah University 27600 35600 0.2244 13,126 1140 0.8179
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

139 Weber State University 27800 33300 0.1652 31,672 1075 1
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

140 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#140

#140 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 %

141 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 28200 36700 0.2316 41,303 1338 0.7975
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

142 Jacksonville State University 28600 38200 0.2511 8,663 1069 0.7769
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

142 James Madison University 28600 28600 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

144 University of Denver 29300 76800 0.6184 6,619 1323 0.7729
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

145 Illinois State University 29500 35200 0.1619 19,107 1115 0.8815
#145

#145 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 %

146 Bridgewater State University 29600 37000 0.1978 8,172 1135 0.8919
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

147 Wright State University-Main Campus 29700 36500 0.1864 7,505 1059 0.9633
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

148 Montclair State University 29800 36300 0.1792 18,712 1058 0.8789
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

148 University of North Dakota 29800 32500 0.0831 11,033 1150 0.769
#148

#148 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 %

150 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

151 Towson University 30000 30000 0 16,264 1093 0.8198
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

152 California State University-Chico 30300 41000 0.2612 13,392 1117 0.9158
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

153 Keene State College 30400 40700 0.2541 2,744 1020 0.9033
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

153 Sonoma State University 30400 40200 0.2439 5,412 1095 0.9473
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

155 Jacksonville University 30500 66200 0.5396 2,946 1195 0.5696
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

155 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

155 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30500 52900 0.4236 37,140 1442 0.4237
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

158 San Jose State University 30600 41000 0.2534 28,008 0 0.8461
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

159 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30800 33100 0.0695 19,701 1214 0.8749
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

160 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30900 41800 0.2609 31,127 1115 0.8679
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

161 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

162 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31100 39500 0.2124 14,576 1179 0.6967
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

163 San Francisco State University 31300 45200 0.3077 20,756 1035 0.9615
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

164 Portland State University 31400 43000 0.2699 15,960 1176 0.9091
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

165 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3841 10,206 1190 0.7218
#165

#165 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 %

166 Old Dominion University 32100 35700 0.1009 17,746 1205 0.9036
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

166 Samford University 32100 65200 0.5076 4,210 1199 0.8236
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

168 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32300 39500 0.1825 6,306 1214 0.9075
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

168 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 32300 41600 0.2238 9,302 1125 0.9735
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

170 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#170

#170 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 %

171 Ohio Wesleyan University 32800 73700 0.5547 1,525 1241 0.556
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

172 SUNY College at Geneseo 33100 39000 0.1513 3,902 1279 0.6663
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

173 California State University-Los Angeles 33400 39400 0.1525 19,354 965 0.9125
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

174 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.0933 8,426 1235 0.8876
#174

#174 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 %

175 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#175

#175 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 %

176 Appalachian State University 33800 35800 0.0559 19,560 1159 0.9014
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

177 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#177

#177 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 %

178 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

179 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

180 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

181 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,197 1260 0.6161
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

182 DePaul University 35000 59100 0.4076 14,188 1218 0.7589
#182

#182 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 %

182 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

184 Southern Connecticut State University 35600 52500 0.3222 7,252 965 0.9482
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

185 Salisbury University 35900 40900 0.1224 6,288 1250 0.8747
#185

#185 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 %

186 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

187 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#187

#187 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 %

188 University of Connecticut 37600 41800 0.1005 19,388 1324 0.5395
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

189 University of Central Oklahoma 37900 38500 0.0156 10,454 1095 0.8176
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

190 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#190

#190 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 %

191 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#191

#191 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 %

192 The University of Montana 39300 43700 0.1007 8,014 1184 0.9586
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

193 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

194 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2627 23,920 1390 0.5973
#194

#194 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 %

195 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

196 Temple University 40400 56100 0.2798 21,428 1245 0.8045
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

196 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

198 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40500 84200 0.5193 313 1278 0.9738
#198

#198 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 %

199 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41800 42500 0.0165 14,449 1195 0.7816
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

200 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 42400 42400 0 14,019 1159 0.7781
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

201 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43100 52100 0.1727 46,815 1339 0.6057
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

202 Texas Christian University 43600 81900 0.4677 11,049 1283 0.4449
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

203 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43700 50300 0.1313 34,242 1273 0.7333
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

204 Western Washington University 44700 50900 0.1217 13,752 1218 0.9325
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

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 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

207 University of St Thomas 50000 70300 0.289 6,044 1270 0.9125
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

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 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

210 William Paterson University of New Jersey 52000 57000 0.0877 6,546 1153 0.9252
#210

#210 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 %

211 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#211

#211 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 %

212 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56700 58900 0.0374 26,500 1183 0.8857
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

213 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0372 24,457 1256 0.7847
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

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

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