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

Most Affordable Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Colleges for Colorado Residents 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 Colorado.
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 Colorado.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7800 90000 0.9138 4,535 1542 0.0455
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 10100 20400 0.5054 3,224 1085 0.7643
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$20,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

5 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11000 26000 0.5775 22,033 1321 0.3132
#5

#5 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 %

5 University of Notre Dame 11000 86200 0.8729 8,880 1500 0.1127
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

7 Front Range Community College 11500 18600 0.3775 21,970 0 0
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$18,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

8 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

9 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11800 29100 0.595 40,684 1331 0.3915
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

10 Arapahoe Community College 12100 25500 0.5228 15,012 0 0
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

15,012

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

11 University of Central Florida 12300 25300 0.5132 59,552 1280 0.4011
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

12 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12500 25700 0.513 46,815 1378 0.6057
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

13 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#13

#13 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

75.2 %

14 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13100 28000 0.5318 8,553 1045 0.8688
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

15 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

16 Fairmont State University 13900 21400 0.3509 3,088 970 0.9862
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

17 Delta State University 14000 23200 0.3971 1,876 1040 1
#17

#17 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 %

18 Case Western Reserve University 14700 91300 0.8394 6,528 1475 0.3654
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

19 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

20 Western Michigan University 15500 26500 0.4155 13,027 1115 0.846
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

21 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38400 0.5882 37,140 1406 0.4237
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

22 University of North Texas 16100 26100 0.3838 34,458 1114 0.7223
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

23 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,082 1135 0.4627
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

23 Metropolitan State University of Denver 16200 28100 0.4229 17,274 1015 0.988
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,274

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

25 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#25

#25 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 %

25 University of Florida 16300 22500 0.2755 36,573 1399 0.242
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

27 Tennessee State University 16900 31000 0.4549 5,057 980 0.7011
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

28 West Virginia University 17200 40900 0.5792 18,206 1125 0.89
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

29 Middle Tennessee State University 17400 23200 0.25 18,042 1140 0.6909
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

30 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4169 60,710 1278 0.5743
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

31 University of Memphis 17700 26400 0.3302 15,770 1075 0.7203
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

31 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#31

#31 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 %

33 Bridgewater State University 18200 25400 0.2834 8,270 1180 0.8781
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

34 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.2067 9,702 1055 0.8301
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

35 Delaware State University 18800 42200 0.5539 4,581 930 0.4658
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

4,581

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

46.6 %

36 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18900 34100 0.4463 4,213 1124 0.8949
#36

#36 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 %

37 Southeast Missouri State University 19600 30600 0.3599 7,926 945 0.7352
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

38 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19700 78700 0.7498 17,885 1470 0.1681
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

39 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 19,586 965 0.9125
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

40 Wichita State University 19900 29800 0.3315 13,313 1073 0.9395
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

41 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45200 0.5559 31,035 1366 0.5478
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

42 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,444 1209 0.8499
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

42 San Diego State University 20300 28900 0.2976 35,782 1208 0.3619
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

42 University of Southern California 20300 75900 0.7329 20,630 1492 0.0981
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

45 South Dakota State University 20400 25200 0.1896 10,719 1120 0.9834
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

46 Henderson State University 21000 30600 0.3133 1,461 990 0.8192
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

46 University of Nebraska at Omaha 21000 27800 0.2442 11,756 1124 0.8698
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

48 The University of Alabama 22800 31000 0.2643 34,389 1284 0.7665
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

49 Florida Memorial University 23200 42000 0.4471 1,206 0 0.8526
#49

#49 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 %

49 San Jose State University 23200 41100 0.4356 28,008 1124 0.8461
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

51 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23800 24900 0.0441 30,187 1292 0.6015
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

52 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23900 34400 0.3052 14,783 1124 0.8096
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

53 University of Kansas 24400 43000 0.432 22,085 1176 0.9348
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

54 Indiana State University 24500 32400 0.2439 6,224 1020 0.8077
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

55 Lewis University 25000 57700 0.5665 4,326 1099 0.7129
#55

#55 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 %

56 Elizabeth City State University 25100 28500 0.1192 2,154 1005 0.6422
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,154

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

57 Clarkson University 25500 78000 0.6732 2,296 1302 0.7736
#57

#57 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 %

58 Eastern Kentucky University 25700 38400 0.3311 13,448 1110 0.7761
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

59 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 25900 39700 0.3476 2,476 930 0.9641
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,476

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

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 University of Arizona 27100 37700 0.2815 44,848 1233 0.8614
#61

#61 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 %

62 Kansas State University 27300 30400 0.1035 15,650 1164 0.8169
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

63 Middle Georgia State University 27800 33400 0.1676 7,692 1065 0.9968
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

63 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 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 %

65 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#65

#65 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 %

66 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#66

#66 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 %

66 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9575
#66

#66 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 %

68 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.3398 25,628 1207 0.8866
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

69 University of Louisiana at Monroe 29200 42400 0.3117 6,761 1105 0.8475
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

70 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#70

#70 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 %

71 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

72 Southern Utah University 30100 40800 0.2624 13,126 1140 0.8179
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

73 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30600 39200 0.2197 12,507 1010 0.8897
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

74 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3303 1,628 980 0.689
#74

#74 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 %

74 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0824 11,033 1150 0.769
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

76 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#76

#76 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 %

77 Hampton University 31400 54800 0.427 3,728 947 0.6225
#77

#77 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 %

78 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4031 28,422 1378 0.4174
#78

#78 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 %

79 Liberty University 33100 44600 0.2578 52,961 1174 0.9898
#79

#79 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 %

80 Pennsylvania College of Technology 33400 45300 0.2629 4,526 0 0
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

81 LeTourneau University 33900 54800 0.3817 3,187 1178 0.3801
#81

#81 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 %

82 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0881 13,433 1145 0.8844
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

83 Illinois Institute of Technology 34100 75200 0.5467 3,135 1307 0.5493
#83

#83 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 %

84 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 34200 41000 0.1655 22,364 1159 0.7504
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

84 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34200 36100 0.0526 33,033 1264 0.8529
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

86 Southern New Hampshire University 34700 44300 0.2166 164,423 965 0.9951
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

22%

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 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36000 56300 0.3601 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 %

90 Mississippi State University 36200 50500 0.283 18,567 1214 0.7764
#90

#90 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 %

91 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36600 41600 0.1202 65,450 1203 0.8989
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

92 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38300 53100 0.2786 30,564 1302 0.416
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

93 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 53600 0.1942 31,133 1463 0.4479
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

94 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68600 0.3686 3,666 1224 0.577
#94

#94 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 %

95 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#95

#95 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 %

96 University at Buffalo 44000 46700 0.0578 20,359 1303 0.7418
#96

#96 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 %

97 William Jessup University 45800 54900 0.1658 1,317 1140 0.9333
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,317

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

98 Saint Louis University 45900 80900 0.4324 10,413 1305 0.7504
#98

#98 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 %

99 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,741 1438 0.6347
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

99 University of California-San Diego 46200 74600 0.3805 34,955 1375 0.2671
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

101 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46600 63800 0.2706 3,229 1258 0.7658
#101

#101 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 %

102 University of Colorado Boulder 46700 57700 0.1907 32,244 1351 0.7808
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

103 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#103

#103 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 %

104 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2897 10,629 1268 0.6481
#104

#104 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 %

105 University of Alabama in Huntsville 47800 48600 0.0165 6,800 1293 0.6857
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

106 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

107 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

108 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#108

#108 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 %

109 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50200 83600 0.3994 5,558 1292 0.6016
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

110 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 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 51500 66000 0.2197 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 53200 61000 0.1291 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 58200 64100 0.092 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 %

116 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

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