Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Majors in California for 2026

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Considering a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,474 1305 0.0927
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

9.3 %

3 Stanford University 3500 71800 0.9517 7,904 1535 0.0361
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

4 Santa Ana College 4500 23100 0.8046 27,248 0 0
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

5 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.588 23,453 0 0
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

6 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,706 1176 0.9247
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8900 90000 0.9016 4,535 1542 0.0455
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

8 Southern Utah University 10000 22200 0.5506 13,126 1140 0.8179
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

9 University of Notre Dame 10300 86200 0.881 8,880 1500 0.1127
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

10 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11000 26000 0.5786 22,033 1321 0.3132
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

10 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11000 29100 0.6225 40,684 1331 0.3915
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

12 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 26900 0.5682 21,118 980 0.9992
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

13 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6084 13,313 1073 0.9395
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

14 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12000 28000 0.571 8,553 1045 0.8688
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

15 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12100 38800 0.6887 17,885 1470 0.1681
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

16 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12500 26500 0.5277 12,507 1010 0.8897
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

17 Fairmont State University 13800 21400 0.3556 3,088 970 0.9862
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

18 Delta State University 13900 23200 0.4015 1,876 1040 1
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,876

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

19 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

20 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5978 30,204 1333 0.2857
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

20 University of Southern California 15300 71400 0.786 20,630 1492 0.0981
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

22 University of North Texas 15400 26100 0.4106 34,458 1114 0.7223
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

22 Western Michigan University 15400 32500 0.5268 13,027 1115 0.846
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

24 Tennessee State University 15500 39200 0.604 5,057 980 0.7011
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

25 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

26 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1125 0.89
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

27 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,475 1399 0.0897
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

28 California State University-Long Beach 16400 25800 0.3645 36,082 1135 0.4627
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

29 University of Florida 16500 22500 0.2666 36,573 1399 0.242
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

30 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

31 Bridgewater State University 17800 25400 0.3014 8,270 1180 0.8781
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

32 Delaware State University 18600 42200 0.5587 4,581 930 0.4658
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,581

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

46.6 %

32 Texas A&M University-College Station 18600 29900 0.3785 60,710 1278 0.5743
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

34 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18700 34100 0.4522 4,213 1124 0.8949
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

35 San Jose State University 19000 40800 0.5349 28,008 1124 0.8461
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

36 Southeast Missouri State University 19200 30600 0.3722 7,926 945 0.7352
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

36 University of Colorado Boulder 19200 31900 0.3987 32,244 1351 0.7808
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

38 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 19300 30400 0.3648 3,224 1085 0.7643
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

39 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 38000 0.4896 19,586 965 0.9125
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

40 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20500 27800 0.2622 11,756 1124 0.8698
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

41 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

41 University of Memphis 20600 29600 0.3044 15,770 1075 0.7203
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

43 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

44 Henderson State University 20900 30600 0.3166 1,461 990 0.8192
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

45 The University of Alabama 22400 31000 0.2772 34,389 1284 0.7665
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

46 Florida Memorial University 22900 42000 0.4542 1,206 0 0.8526
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

47 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23400 34400 0.3197 14,783 1124 0.8096
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

48 Indiana State University 23500 32400 0.2748 6,224 1020 0.8077
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

49 San Diego State University 23600 28900 0.1846 35,782 1208 0.3619
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

50 Pennsylvania College of Technology 23700 34600 0.3149 4,526 0 0
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

51 University of Kansas 23900 43000 0.4448 22,085 1176 0.9348
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

52 Lewis University 24000 57700 0.5838 4,326 1099 0.7129
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

52 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1154 13,433 1145 0.8844
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

54 Elizabeth City State University 24200 28500 0.1508 2,154 1005 0.6422
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,154

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

55 Eastern Kentucky University 25100 38400 0.3467 13,448 1110 0.7761
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

56 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 25200 39700 0.3653 2,476 930 0.9641
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,476

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

57 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.109 10,719 1120 0.9834
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

58 Clarkson University 25700 78000 0.6707 2,296 1302 0.7736
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

59 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0921 11,033 1150 0.769
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

60 Tuskegee University 26200 42100 0.3781 2,659 1090 0.4868
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,659

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

61 Kansas State University 26600 30400 0.1256 15,650 1164 0.8169
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

62 Iowa State University 26800 43300 0.3825 25,628 1207 0.8866
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

63 Middle Georgia State University 27300 33400 0.1826 7,692 1065 0.9968
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

63 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6713 15,957 1363 0.4592
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

63 University of Arizona 27300 37700 0.2762 44,848 1233 0.8614
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

66 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#66

#66 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 %

67 William Jessup University 27800 51700 0.4615 1,317 1140 0.9333
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,317

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

68 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

69 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

70 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5919 4,223 1224 0.9575
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

70 University of Louisiana at Monroe 28600 42400 0.3258 6,761 1105 0.8475
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

72 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34000 0.1354 30,187 1292 0.6015
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

73 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

74 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 30300 41200 0.2649 25,255 1134 0.7517
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

75 Hampton University 31100 54800 0.4325 3,728 947 0.6225
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

75 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3271 1,628 980 0.689
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

77 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

78 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1026 9,702 1055 0.8301
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

79 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

80 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4003 28,422 1378 0.4174
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

81 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

82 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33400 41000 0.186 22,364 1159 0.7504
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

83 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33500 36100 0.072 33,033 1264 0.8529
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

84 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,187 1178 0.3801
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

85 Illinois Institute of Technology 34200 75200 0.5454 3,135 1307 0.5493
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

86 Southern New Hampshire University 34300 44300 0.2256 164,423 965 0.9951
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

87 Andrews University 35000 70100 0.5008 1,384 1143 0.8185
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

88 Averett University 35300 57200 0.3831 1,244 1054 0.5659
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Averett University
Danville, VA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

56.6 %

89 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 41600 0.1298 65,450 1203 0.8989
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

89 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36200 56300 0.3574 5,552 1305 0.7255
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

91 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.28 18,567 1214 0.7764
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

92 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66300 0.4436 31,035 1366 0.5478
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

93 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

94 Ohio State University-Main Campus 39800 53600 0.2576 46,815 1378 0.6057
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

95 Middle Tennessee State University 41100 46000 0.1065 18,042 1140 0.6909
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

96 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53600 0.2054 31,133 1463 0.4479
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

97 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3664 3,666 1224 0.577
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

98 University at Buffalo 43800 46700 0.0621 20,359 1303 0.7418
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

99 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

100 University of California-San Diego 45300 74600 0.3925 34,955 1375 0.2671
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

101 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86300 0.4668 5,741 1438 0.6347
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

102 Saint Louis University 46400 80900 0.4262 10,413 1305 0.7504
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

103 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46700 63800 0.2683 3,229 1258 0.7658
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

104 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2114 37,985 1390 0.5815
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

105 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2875 10,629 1268 0.6481
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,629

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

106 University of Alabama in Huntsville 48200 48600 0.0082 6,800 1293 0.6857
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

107 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

107 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

109 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50700 83600 0.3934 5,558 1292 0.6016
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

110 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

111 Lynn University 51700 66000 0.2166 2,861 1130 0.7347
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

112 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

113 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

114 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

115 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

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

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