Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Chemical Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering Majors in the state of Colorado for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Chemical majors who live in Colorado.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Chemical 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
Chemical
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,108 1334 0.2244
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,334

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

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 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

5 Princeton University 4100 82600 0.9504 5,813 1535 0.0462
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Harvard University 5900 95900 0.9381 8,844 1535 0.0365
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,900

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

8 Swarthmore College 6700 93800 0.9287 1,623 1520 0.0746
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

9 California Institute of Technology 7400 91800 0.9194 987 1557 0.0257
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7800 90000 0.9138 4,535 1542 0.0455
#10

#10 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 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

12 Bowdoin College 8000 89900 0.9112 1,881 1505 0.0713
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

12 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

14 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 97100 0.914 9,164 1535 0.0399
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

15 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

16 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9009 11,478 1536 0.054
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

16 Washington University in St Louis 9200 102300 0.9104 8,220 1513 0.1206
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

18 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

19 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

20 Wellesley College 10100 91300 0.8895 2,407 1500 0.1405
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

21 University of Notre Dame 11000 86200 0.8729 8,880 1500 0.1127
#21

#21 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 %

22 Cornell University 11500 93100 0.8767 16,128 1521 0.0876
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

22 University of Tulsa 11500 62900 0.8169 2,852 1328 0.6151
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

24 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,775 1427 0.3145
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

25 Pikes Peak State College 11800 18700 0.3701 12,556 0 0
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

12,556

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

25 University of California-San Diego 11800 39700 0.7026 34,955 1375 0.2671
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

27 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

28 Arapahoe Community College 12100 25500 0.5228 15,012 0 0
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

15,012

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

28 University of Chicago 12100 95500 0.873 7,598 1535 0.0448
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

30 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#30

#30 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 %

31 Lamar University 12700 22900 0.4449 8,184 1050 0.8641
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

32 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12900 26500 0.5126 12,507 1010 0.8897
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13200 24700 0.4659 7,490 1140 0.918
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

34 University of California-Santa Barbara 13500 43000 0.686 23,181 1354 0.3297
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

34 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6079 20,026 1294 0.706
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

37 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,193 1095 0.8982
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

38 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,364 1159 0.7504
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

39 Case Western Reserve University 14700 91300 0.8394 6,528 1475 0.3654
#39

#39 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 %

40 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#40

#40 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 %

41 University of St Thomas 15300 50900 0.6997 3,365 1095 0.8992
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,365

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

42 Lehigh University 15400 89600 0.8286 5,911 1436 0.2593
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

42 Northeastern University 15400 89900 0.8287 17,432 1490 0.0522
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

44 Western Michigan University 15500 26500 0.4155 13,027 1115 0.846
#44

#44 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 %

45 Florida State University 15700 22900 0.3141 32,720 1360 0.2422
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

46 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 15,650 1164 0.8169
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

47 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,082 1135 0.4627
#47

#47 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 %

47 University of Kansas 16200 34900 0.5357 22,085 1176 0.9348
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

49 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

49 Wayne State University 16600 32900 0.4952 16,012 1174 0.8116
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

51 University of Maine 16800 29300 0.4269 9,601 1205 0.9664
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

51 West Virginia University 16800 40900 0.589 18,206 1125 0.89
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

53 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 16900 35700 0.5267 12,122 1283 0.8304
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

54 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17100 26300 0.3494 19,701 1214 0.8749
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

55 Centre College 17200 73000 0.7644 1,404 1314 0.5436
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$73,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,404

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

54.4 %

56 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4169 60,710 1278 0.5743
#56

#56 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 %

57 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#57

#57 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 %

58 California State University Maritime Academy 18200 48400 0.6242 804 1110 0.9501
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

804

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

58 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

60 McNeese State University 18900 27400 0.3102 5,668 1060 0.7827
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

61 University of Illinois Chicago 19100 30100 0.366 22,495 1252 0.7735
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

62 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

63 University of Rhode Island 19500 33900 0.4249 14,376 1148 0.7216
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

64 University of South Alabama 19600 22400 0.1252 9,241 1140 0.7096
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

65 University of Mississippi 19700 27000 0.2703 21,585 1182 0.9658
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

65 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19700 78700 0.7498 17,885 1470 0.1681
#65

#65 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 %

67 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

67 Youngstown State University 20100 34000 0.4089 9,400 1115 0.8445
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

69 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,444 1209 0.8499
#69

#69 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 %

69 University of Southern California 20300 75900 0.7329 20,630 1492 0.0981
#69

#69 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 %

71 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 20600 44400 0.5355 1,066 1197 0.4449
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

71 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.264 8,130 1179 0.9688
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

73 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

74 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

74 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20900 39200 0.4671 11,355 1222 0.8816
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

76 Louisiana Tech University 21600 26100 0.1726 10,881 1189 0.864
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

77 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

77 Tufts University 21800 98900 0.7793 7,126 1507 0.1149
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

79 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,060 1520 0.0923
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

80 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22600 26900 0.1591 2,216 1268 0.7987
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

81 The University of Alabama 22800 31000 0.2643 34,389 1284 0.7665
#81

#81 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 %

82 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

83 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 65,450 1203 0.8989
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

83 San Jose State University 23200 41100 0.4356 28,008 1124 0.8461
#83

#83 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 %

85 Washington State University 23600 38700 0.3897 21,455 1125 0.8664
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

86 University of Kentucky 23700 36400 0.3482 25,534 1193 0.9294
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

87 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

88 Front Range Community College 24400 31400 0.2228 21,970 0 0
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

89 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25100 40500 0.3803 25,900 1375 0.5808
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

90 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25500 37900 0.3269 5,661 1085 0.982
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

90 Clarkson University 25500 78000 0.6732 2,296 1302 0.7736
#90

#90 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 %

92 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5512 1,155 1110 0.867
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

92 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

94 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

95 Tuskegee University 26300 42100 0.3757 2,659 1090 0.4868
#95

#95 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 %

96 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5276 4,373 1159 0.8548
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

97 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.079 28,859 1179 0.743
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

98 University of Idaho 26900 30600 0.1211 9,574 1119 0.7553
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

99 University of Arizona 27100 37700 0.2815 44,848 1233 0.8614
#99

#99 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 %

99 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31100 0.128 8,426 1235 0.8875
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

101 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

102 Rider University 27600 60600 0.5443 3,145 1233 0.7864
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

102 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27600 27600 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

104 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#104

#104 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 %

104 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 7,004 1457 0.2698
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

106 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.1323 18,567 1214 0.7764
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

107 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#107

#107 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 %

108 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.3398 25,628 1207 0.8866
#108

#108 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 %

109 Lincoln Memorial University 28700 44900 0.3604 1,668 1085 0.6259
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,668

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

62.6 %

109 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1025 28,064 1237 0.8598
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

111 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2152 31,253 1272 0.773
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

112 University of Dayton 28900 64200 0.5499 7,740 1302 0.6545
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

113 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2176 23,401 1343 0.3834
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

114 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 34000 0.1413 30,187 1292 0.6015
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

115 University of Toledo 29300 32600 0.1006 11,013 1229 0.9202
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

116 Montana State University 29700 31400 0.0541 15,046 1184 0.8214
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

117 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6118 14,267 1381 0.6693
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

118 Michigan Technological University 30400 34700 0.124 6,013 1256 0.9243
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

119 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30700 38500 0.2027 7,890 1110 0.2056
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

120 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30800 36900 0.166 5,552 1305 0.7255
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

121 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0824 11,033 1150 0.769
#121

#121 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 %

121 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 31000 39900 0.2231 1,278 1025 0.3668
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

123 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#123

#123 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 %

124 Hampton University 31400 54800 0.427 3,728 947 0.6225
#124

#124 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 %

125 North Carolina A & T State University 31700 36700 0.1361 12,497 1075 0.499
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

125 University of Louisville 31700 42000 0.2451 17,086 1148 0.7941
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

127 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 32000 49500 0.3539 1,813 1109 0.9484
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

128 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1249 41,303 1338 0.7975
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

129 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

130 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4031 28,422 1378 0.4174
#130

#130 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 %

131 Hendrix College 32800 59300 0.4466 1,100 1260 0.5565
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hendrix College
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,100

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

132 Prairie View A & M University 32900 39600 0.1691 8,877 975 0.7931
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

133 California Baptist University 33400 65600 0.4908 8,417 1070 0.8488
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

133 Cleveland State University 33400 37300 0.1046 9,482 1069 0.913
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

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

#135 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 %

135 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34100 70200 0.5146 2,704 1277 0.5893
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

137 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34200 35900 0.0474 6,306 1214 0.9075
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

138 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

139 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

140 Texas Tech University 35800 38900 0.0797 32,580 1200 0.7265
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

141 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

142 Colorado School of Mines 36200 60100 0.3977 6,195 1399 0.6069
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

142 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0592 9,187 1163 0.7613
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

144 The University of Texas at Tyler 36300 56700 0.3595 7,683 1120 0.9402
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

145 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36400 41600 0.1268 5,386 1050 0.9092
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

146 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 36700 40000 0.0825 2,381 1239 0.6328
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,381

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

146 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0586 23,329 1239 0.766
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

148 University of New Haven 37000 67300 0.45 4,903 1164 0.6038
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

149 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

150 Kettering University 37500 71800 0.4776 1,212 1260 0.7867
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

151 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,403 1241 0.9812
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

152 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37800 66300 0.43 31,035 1366 0.5478
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

153 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38300 53100 0.2786 30,564 1302 0.416
#153

#153 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 %

154 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

155 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

155 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40400 44100 0.0839 13,432 1225 0.8701
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

157 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40500 50000 0.1902 34,242 1273 0.7333
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

158 The University of Texas at San Antonio 41000 52100 0.2132 31,127 1115 0.8679
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

159 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41300 53600 0.2296 46,815 1378 0.6057
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

160 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41500 83200 0.5012 2,315 1404 0.7686
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

161 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

162 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68600 0.3686 3,666 1224 0.577
#162

#162 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 %

163 Widener University 43400 79400 0.4535 2,975 1184 0.7093
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

164 Manhattan University 43500 74100 0.4129 2,744 1274 0.7894
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

165 University at Buffalo 44000 46700 0.0578 20,359 1303 0.7418
#165

#165 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 %

166 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

167 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,741 1438 0.6347
#167

#167 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 %

168 University of Colorado Boulder 46700 57700 0.1907 32,244 1351 0.7808
#168

#168 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 %

169 Maine Maritime Academy 47000 49800 0.0562 945 1180 0.5414
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

945

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

170 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#170

#170 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 %

171 University of Alabama in Huntsville 47800 48600 0.0165 6,800 1293 0.6857
#171

#171 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 %

172 Tulane University of Louisiana 48400 91400 0.4706 8,192 1451 0.1398
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

173 Drexel University 48600 83900 0.4208 13,309 1339 0.7944
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

174 University of California-Riverside 49400 66000 0.2517 22,600 1199 0.7639
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

175 Stevens Institute of Technology 49500 85800 0.4229 4,236 1445 0.4758
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

176 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#176

#176 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 %

177 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

178 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50200 83600 0.3994 5,558 1292 0.6016
#178

#178 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 %

179 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 34,454 1435 0.1564
#179

#179 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 %

180 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

181 Virginia Commonwealth University 51800 52800 0.0189 21,210 1148 0.9262
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

182 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

183 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

184 Howard University 55100 66500 0.1715 11,519 1208 0.4134
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

185 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

186 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#186

#186 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 %

187 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#187

#187 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 %

188 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 63200 0.0348 40,684 1331 0.3915
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

189 Hawaii Pacific University 63500 65800 0.0346 3,533 1120 0.8587
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

190 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 10,200 1325 0.6507
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

191 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#191

#191 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 %

192 University of California-Berkeley 71000 76100 0.067 33,070 1407 0.1098
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

193 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#193

#193 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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