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

Most Affordable Colleges for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Majors in the state of Maryland 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 Maryland.
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 Maryland.
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8700 90000 0.9038 4,580 1542 0.0455
#3

#3 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 %

4 Fairmont State University 9300 21400 0.5661 3,060 975 0.9924
#4

#4 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 %

5 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9500 36900 0.7427 3,207 1060 0.8034
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

6 University of California-Davis 10200 38500 0.7358 32,273 1290 0.4183
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

7 University of Notre Dame 10300 86200 0.881 8,880 1471 0.1127
#7

#7 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 %

8 Tennessee State University 11000 48200 0.771 5,057 980 0.7018
#8

#8 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 %

9 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,920 1176 0.9247
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

10 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 48200 0.7577 20,609 990 0.999
#10

#10 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 %

11 Wichita State University 11800 29800 0.6025 14,280 1094 0.7211
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

12 Indiana State University 12100 31200 0.6128 6,224 1140 0.8077
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

13 Southern Utah University 12300 44000 0.72 13,126 1140 0.8179
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

14 University of Central Florida 12400 25300 0.5093 59,649 1280 0.4471
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

15 West Virginia University 12600 57700 0.7815 18,614 1125 0.778
#15

#15 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 %

16 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 54500 0.7614 12,498 1010 0.8896
#16

#16 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 %

17 Middle Tennessee State University 13100 23200 0.4353 18,042 1140 0.6909
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

18 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13300 25700 0.4819 46,815 1339 0.6057
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

18 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13300 27800 0.5207 11,756 1124 0.8727
#18

#18 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 %

20 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13700 28000 0.5104 8,553 1054 0.8688
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

21 Delta State University 14000 23200 0.3971 1,876 1040 1
#21

#21 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 %

21 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14000 34100 0.5902 4,214 1090 0.8949
#21

#21 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 %

23 Southeast Missouri State University 14200 28200 0.4965 7,926 1080 0.6897
#23

#23 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 %

24 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,351 1159 0.7504
#24

#24 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 %

25 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

25 University of North Texas 14700 25700 0.4286 34,458 1114 0.7223
#25

#25 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 %

27 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15100 30100 0.4996 2,233 930 0.9036
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

28 Case Western Reserve University 15200 83100 0.8169 6,528 1485 0.3778
#28

#28 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 %

29 University of Louisiana at Monroe 15500 46800 0.6693 6,550 1110 0.7456
#29

#29 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 %

29 University of Memphis 15500 26400 0.4137 15,770 1075 0.7203
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

31 California State University-Long Beach 15600 25800 0.3954 35,843 1135 0.4628
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

32 Delaware State University 16000 46500 0.656 4,941 985 0.6167
#32

#32 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 %

33 Middle Georgia State University 16300 16300 0 7,485 1045 0.9977
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

34 University of Kansas 16400 37100 0.557 22,085 1176 0.9348
#34

#34 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 %

35 Ohio University-Main Campus 16500 23200 0.2888 19,888 1209 0.8517
#35

#35 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 %

36 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16800 39000 0.5684 36,588 1367 0.6535
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

36 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 50,793 0 0.7633
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

38 Morehead State University 17100 28000 0.389 8,258 1140 0.7721
#38

#38 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 %

39 Bridgewater State University 17300 34800 0.5014 8,172 1135 0.8919
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

40 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#40

#40 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 %

41 University of Colorado Boulder 17800 30600 0.4183 32,100 1290 0.8115
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

42 Morgan State University 17900 37200 0.5189 9,027 965 0.8223
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

43 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18000 41200 0.5637 25,255 1134 0.737
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

44 Florida Memorial University 18500 44900 0.5881 1,299 0 0.7431
#44

#44 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 %

45 Eastern Kentucky University 18700 34400 0.4558 12,726 1055 0.9695
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

46 California State University-Los Angeles 19000 59200 0.6795 19,354 965 0.9125
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

46 The University of Texas at Austin 19000 27600 0.3111 43,165 1348 0.2664
#46

#46 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 %

48 Elizabeth City State University 19200 23600 0.1867 2,131 940 0.6461
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,131

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

49 San Diego State University 19300 28900 0.3323 34,637 1208 0.3598
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

49 Western Michigan University 19300 32500 0.4066 13,860 1104 0.846
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

51 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19500 78700 0.7523 17,901 1470 0.1681
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

52 San Jose State University 19600 33600 0.4163 28,008 0 0.8461
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

53 University of Southern California 19700 75800 0.7404 20,630 1492 0.0981
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

54 Henderson State University 20400 37500 0.4564 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 %

55 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20500 34400 0.404 14,783 1124 0.8096
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

56 South Dakota State University 20800 25200 0.1767 10,728 1120 0.9834
#56

#56 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 %

57 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2288 31,133 1456 0.448
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

58 Averett University 22100 57200 0.614 1,180 1070 0.478
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Averett University
Danville, VA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

47.8 %

59 University of Florida 22600 43400 0.4798 36,573 1399 0.242
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

60 The University of Alabama 23200 31000 0.2514 34,389 1233 0.7665
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

61 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23500 35000 0.3286 65,450 1203 0.8989
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

62 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 26300 0.1028 30,187 1292 0.6015
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

63 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

64 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

65 Lewis University 25000 57700 0.5665 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 University of North Dakota 25200 27700 0.0888 11,033 1189 0.769
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

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 26900 45500 0.409 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 University of Arizona 27300 38500 0.2906 45,025 1212 0.8614
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

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 %

71 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6642 15,958 1363 0.4611
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

72 Clarkson University 28200 78000 0.6386 2,296 1302 0.7736
#72

#72 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 %

73 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#73

#73 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 %

74 University of Hartford 28700 70100 0.5903 4,223 1224 0.9579
#74

#74 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 %

75 Iowa State University 28900 43300 0.3323 25,628 1207 0.8866
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

75 Kansas State University 28900 41600 0.3052 15,650 1164 0.8199
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

77 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30000 62800 0.5219 37,140 1442 0.4237
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

78 University of Alabama in Huntsville 30500 42100 0.2755 6,800 1245 0.6857
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

79 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 49800 0.3755 20,592 1435 0.1407
#79

#79 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 %

80 Siena Heights University 31300 46300 0.3233 1,669 1000 0.6656
#80

#80 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 %

81 Illinois Institute of Technology 31500 75200 0.5813 3,135 1299 0.5493
#81

#81 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 %

82 Angelo State University 31900 35400 0.0976 9,779 1055 0.8301
#82

#82 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 %

83 Liberty University 32000 44300 0.2777 52,823 1181 0.9932
#83

#83 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 %

84 Hampton University 32100 62400 0.4852 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 %

85 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32400 43100 0.2484 21,947 1335 0.3122
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

86 Southern New Hampshire University 32600 52800 0.3827 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32700 35100 0.0685 30,564 1302 0.416
#87

#87 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 %

88 North Carolina State University 33000 54800 0.3971 28,422 1335 0.4167
#88

#88 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 %

89 LeTourneau University 34200 54800 0.3762 3,184 1178 0.3801
#89

#89 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 %

90 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34300 37200 0.0793 12,897 1160 0.9133
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

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 %

94 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37000 66500 0.4433 31,035 1366 0.5499
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

96 Towson University 37300 46400 0.1962 16,264 1093 0.8198
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

97 Auburn University 38000 38000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

98 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

99 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68600 0.3639 3,677 1224 0.577
#99

#99 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 %

100 Saint Louis University 45000 80900 0.4435 10,436 1260 0.7504
#100

#100 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 %

101 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86200 0.4662 5,743 1438 0.6343
#101

#101 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 %

102 William Jessup University 46500 56700 0.1798 1,056 1178 0.7682
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,056

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

103 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46900 63800 0.2656 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47600 66500 0.2848 7,886 1271 0.6481
#104

#104 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 %

105 Purdue University-Main Campus 48800 51200 0.0479 44,170 1327 0.4979
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

106 University of California-San Diego 49000 77100 0.3642 34,955 1375 0.2677
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

107 The University of Texas at Arlington 49500 60000 0.1749 31,112 1114 0.8129
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

108 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50900 82600 0.3839 5,558 1292 0.6016
#108

#108 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 %

109 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51100 84700 0.3968 34,454 1435 0.1564
#109

#109 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 %

110 Lynn University 51700 66000 0.2166 2,861 1130 0.7347
#110

#110 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 %

111 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

112 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53500 61000 0.1238 41,303 1338 0.7975
#112

#112 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 %

113 Texas A&M University-College Station 54200 56100 0.0348 60,710 1278 0.5732
#113

#113 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 %

114 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

115 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#115

#115 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 %

116 University of California-Irvine 73000 74700 0.0228 30,204 1333 0.2878
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

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

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