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 4,124 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 Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,465 1302 0.0936
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,465

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

3 Stanford University 3700 71300 0.948 7,904 1535 0.0361
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

4 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 8200 30000 0.7264 40,754 1391 0.3915
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8900 90000 0.9016 4,580 1542 0.0455
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,580

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Fairmont State University 9300 21400 0.5661 3,060 975 0.9924
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

6 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9300 36900 0.7482 3,207 1060 0.8034
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

8 Eastern Kentucky University 9600 22900 0.5818 12,726 1055 0.9695
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

9 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7368 32,273 1290 0.4183
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

9 University of Notre Dame 10200 86200 0.8821 8,880 1471 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

1,471

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

11 University of California-San Diego 10800 39700 0.7281 34,955 1375 0.2677
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

12 Tennessee State University 10900 48200 0.7731 5,057 980 0.7018
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

13 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 48200 0.7598 20,609 990 0.999
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

14 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,164 0 0.4384
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

15 Southern Utah University 11800 44000 0.7314 13,126 1140 0.8179
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

16 Indiana State University 11900 31200 0.6192 6,224 1140 0.8077
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

17 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 12100 26200 0.5369 21,947 1335 0.3122
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

18 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0.0009 25,255 1134 0.737
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

19 West Virginia University 12800 57700 0.778 18,614 1125 0.778
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

20 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 54500 0.7614 12,498 1010 0.8896
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

21 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13100 25700 0.4897 46,815 1339 0.6057
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

22 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13200 27800 0.5243 11,756 1124 0.8727
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

23 University of Virginia-Main Campus 13300 38800 0.6565 17,901 1470 0.1681
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

24 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13400 28000 0.5211 8,553 1054 0.8688
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

25 Kansas State University 13700 26100 0.4738 15,650 1164 0.8199
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

26 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,920 1176 0.9247
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

27 Delta State University 13900 23200 0.4015 1,876 1040 1
#27

#27 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 %

28 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14000 34100 0.5902 4,214 1090 0.8949
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

29 Southeast Missouri State University 14100 28200 0.5013 7,926 1080 0.6897
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

30 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,351 1159 0.7504
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

30 University of North Texas 14600 25700 0.4325 34,458 1114 0.7223
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

32 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14900 45200 0.6698 2,233 930 0.9036
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

33 Case Western Reserve University 15200 83100 0.8169 6,528 1485 0.3778
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

34 University of Memphis 15300 29900 0.4879 15,770 1075 0.7203
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

35 Bridgewater State University 15400 25800 0.4045 8,172 1135 0.8919
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

35 University of California-Irvine 15400 36300 0.5758 30,204 1333 0.2878
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

37 University of Louisiana at Monroe 15500 46800 0.6693 6,550 1110 0.7456
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

38 Delaware State University 15900 46500 0.6582 4,941 985 0.6167
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

38 Santa Ana College 15900 35300 0.5498 26,073 0 0
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

40 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3801 35,843 1135 0.4628
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

40 University of Southern California 16000 71400 0.7762 20,630 1492 0.0981
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

42 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5559 33,471 1399 0.0897
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

42 University of Kansas 16300 37100 0.5597 22,085 1176 0.9348
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

44 Ohio University-Main Campus 16500 23200 0.2888 19,888 1209 0.8517
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

45 Morehead State University 17000 28000 0.3926 8,258 1140 0.7721
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

46 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

47 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 31,112 1114 0.8129
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

48 Florida Memorial University 18400 44900 0.5903 1,299 0 0.7431
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

48 Middle Georgia State University 18400 46300 0.6021 7,485 1045 0.9977
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

50 The University of Texas at Austin 18900 27600 0.3147 43,165 1348 0.2664
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

50 Western Michigan University 18900 26500 0.2871 13,860 1104 0.846
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

52 San Jose State University 19500 33700 0.4214 28,008 0 0.8461
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

53 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 59200 0.666 19,354 965 0.9125
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

54 Henderson State University 20300 37500 0.459 1,493 1075 0.8192
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

54 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20300 45200 0.5514 31,035 1366 0.5499
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

56 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 44,170 1327 0.4979
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

57 South Dakota State University 20800 25200 0.1767 10,728 1120 0.9834
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

58 Averett University 22000 57200 0.6158 1,180 1070 0.478
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Averett University
Danville, VA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

47.8 %

59 San Diego State University 22900 28900 0.2089 34,637 1208 0.3598
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

60 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23100 36800 0.3725 14,783 1124 0.8096
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

61 Elizabeth City State University 23400 28500 0.1789 2,131 940 0.6461
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,131

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

62 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23500 26300 0.1066 30,187 1292 0.6015
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

63 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23900 30500 0.2162 6,800 1245 0.6857
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

64 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24200 27100 0.1089 12,897 1160 0.9133
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

65 Lewis University 24900 57700 0.5682 4,326 1099 0.7128
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

66 William Jessup University 25400 51700 0.5079 1,056 1178 0.7682
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,056

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

67 Tuskegee University 26500 42100 0.371 2,400 1113 0.3143
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,400

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

31.4 %

68 Pennsylvania College of Technology 26700 45500 0.4134 4,264 1130 0.7423
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

69 Iowa State University 26900 43300 0.3784 25,628 1207 0.8866
#69

#69 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 %

70 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#70

#70 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 %

70 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6702 15,958 1363 0.4611
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

70 University of Arizona 27400 37700 0.2736 45,025 1212 0.8614
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

73 Clarkson University 28300 78000 0.6373 2,296 1302 0.7736
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

74 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

75 University of Hartford 28700 70100 0.5903 4,223 1224 0.9579
#75

#75 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 %

76 Wichita State University 29000 40600 0.2868 14,280 1094 0.7211
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

77 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

77 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29700 62800 0.5267 37,140 1442 0.4237
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

79 University of North Dakota 30100 32500 0.0754 11,033 1189 0.769
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

80 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 49800 0.3755 20,592 1435 0.1407
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

81 Siena Heights University 31300 46300 0.3233 1,669 1000 0.6656
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

82 Illinois Institute of Technology 31400 75200 0.5826 3,135 1299 0.5493
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

83 Angelo State University 31900 35400 0.0976 9,779 1055 0.8301
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

84 Hampton University 32000 62400 0.4868 3,728 956 0.6225
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

84 Liberty University 32000 44300 0.2777 52,823 1181 0.9932
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

86 Southern New Hampshire University 32500 52800 0.3846 2,615 965 0.8443
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,615

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

87 North Carolina State University 33000 54800 0.3971 28,422 1335 0.4167
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

88 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 33600 58500 0.4265 36,588 1367 0.6535
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

89 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33700 36100 0.0664 33,572 1264 0.8529
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

90 LeTourneau University 34200 54800 0.3762 3,184 1178 0.3801
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

91 Andrews University 35800 62100 0.4235 1,312 1196 0.874
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,196

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

92 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36400 56300 0.3543 5,552 1305 0.7255
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

93 Mississippi State University 36500 50500 0.2765 18,567 1214 0.7764
#93

#93 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 %

94 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37000 38900 0.0502 23,351 1239 0.766
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

95 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39100 53400 0.2679 30,564 1302 0.416
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

96 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,649 1280 0.4471
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

97 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 41200 42100 0.0214 65,450 1203 0.8989
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

98 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53400 0.2023 31,133 1456 0.448
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

99 University of Florida 43300 45600 0.0504 36,573 1399 0.242
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

100 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68600 0.3639 3,677 1224 0.577
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

101 Saint Louis University 45000 80900 0.4435 10,436 1260 0.7504
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

102 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

102 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86200 0.4662 5,743 1438 0.6343
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

104 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

105 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46900 63800 0.2656 3,229 1258 0.7658
#105

#105 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 %

106 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47600 66500 0.2848 7,886 1271 0.6481
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

107 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50900 82600 0.3839 5,558 1292 0.6016
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

108 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51100 84700 0.3968 34,454 1435 0.1564
#108

#108 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 %

109 Lynn University 51700 66000 0.2166 2,861 1130 0.7347
#109

#109 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 %

110 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53500 61000 0.1238 41,303 1338 0.7975
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

111 Texas A&M University-College Station 54200 56100 0.0348 60,710 1278 0.5732
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

112 University of Colorado Boulder 54500 56600 0.0371 32,100 1290 0.8115
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

113 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

114 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#114

#114 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 %

115 Auburn University 58700 58700 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

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

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