Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Majors in California for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Civil Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Old Dominion University 0 32400 1 17,746 1205 0.9036
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

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 Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,081 1294 0.2432
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,081

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

24.3 %

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 %

5 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#5

#5 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 %

6 Stanford University 3700 71300 0.948 7,904 1535 0.0361
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

7 Santa Ana College 4500 23100 0.8046 26,073 0 0
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

8 Princeton University 5100 82400 0.9377 5,813 1535 0.0462
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

9 Vanderbilt University 7700 96500 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

10 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 7900 27100 0.7074 28,674 980 0.9401
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

11 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#11

#11 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 %

12 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 8200 30000 0.7264 40,754 1391 0.3915
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

12 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,920 1176 0.9247
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

14 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1494 0.2965
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,494

Acceptance Rate

29.7 %

15 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

16 Marshall University 8800 34400 0.7437 9,146 1065 0.9572
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

17 California State University-Northridge 8900 22400 0.6013 32,499 1005 0.881
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

17 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8900 90000 0.9016 4,580 1542 0.0455
#17

#17 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 %

19 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,824 1528 0.1166
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

20 The University of Texas at San Antonio 9900 25000 0.6031 31,127 1115 0.8679
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

20 University of Alaska Fairbanks 9900 54800 0.82 5,912 1149 0.6212
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

22 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7368 32,273 1290 0.4183
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

22 University of Notre Dame 10200 86200 0.8821 8,880 1471 0.1127
#22

#22 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 %

24 University of Guam 10700 10700 0 2,617 0 1
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

24 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10700 27400 0.6092 27,082 1099 0.8459
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

26 Virginia Military Institute 10800 34400 0.6866 1,527 1218 0.7125
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

27 Duke University 10900 93600 0.8838 6,523 1539 0.0571
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

28 Savannah State University 11200 40400 0.722 2,857 950 0.8368
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

29 Tennessee State University 11400 48200 0.7627 5,057 980 0.7018
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

30 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5735 10,406 0 0.8396
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

31 California State University-Fresno 11700 19700 0.4046 21,430 995 0.9638
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

31 Indiana State University 11700 25900 0.5491 6,224 1140 0.8077
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

31 University of California-Merced 11700 39400 0.7035 8,372 1070 0.9152
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

34 Cornell University 12000 93100 0.8713 16,128 1521 0.0841
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

35 Lafayette College 12200 85800 0.8583 2,775 1427 0.3145
#35

#35 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 %

35 Southern Utah University 12200 44000 0.7223 13,126 1140 0.8179
#35

#35 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 %

37 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29100 0.5734 39,083 1412 0.4517
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

38 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12500 54500 0.7706 12,498 1010 0.8896
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

39 West Virginia University 12800 57700 0.778 18,614 1125 0.778
#39

#39 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 %

40 University of Houston 12900 23100 0.4417 39,257 1249 0.7392
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

41 William Jewell College 13100 46900 0.721 969 1185 0.3836
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

42 Youngstown State University 13200 26800 0.507 8,436 1065 0.8066
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

43 University of Southern Indiana 13300 26000 0.4869 5,347 1145 0.9581
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

44 North Carolina A & T State University 13400 17900 0.2521 12,216 1040 0.4617
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

44 Portland State University 13400 43100 0.6901 15,414 1112 0.9087
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

46 Florida Gulf Coast University 13500 22500 0.3996 14,243 1125 0.7675
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

46 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13500 13500 0 1,919 1245 0.7844
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$13,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

48 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13600 28000 0.5139 8,553 1054 0.8688
#48

#48 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 %

48 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13600 48200 0.7185 1,448 1035 0.61
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

50 University of North Florida 13800 22400 0.3844 13,735 1150 0.5324
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

51 Louisiana Tech University 14000 36900 0.6205 11,071 1164 0.9073
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

52 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 22,695 1490 0.0522
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

52 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 14500 37900 0.6175 8,975 1065 0.9721
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

54 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14600 86200 0.8311 15,375 1179 0.866
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

55 California State University-Chico 14700 23700 0.3787 13,392 1117 0.9158
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

56 Bucknell University 14800 94800 0.8437 3,920 1284 0.2893
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

56 Montana State University-Northern 14800 40500 0.6341 982 990 0.9562
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

58 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14900 45200 0.6698 2,233 930 0.9036
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

59 Wayne State University 15000 32900 0.5438 16,173 1174 0.7786
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

60 Case Western Reserve University 15200 83100 0.8169 6,528 1485 0.3778
#60

#60 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 %

60 University of Nevada-Reno 15200 27600 0.4494 18,895 1134 0.7371
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

62 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 15500 86700 0.8215 7,703 1110 0.9292
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

62 University of Memphis 15500 26400 0.4137 15,770 1075 0.7203
#62

#62 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 %

64 University of South Alabama 15700 22400 0.2997 9,241 1140 0.7096
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

65 Lehigh University 15800 89600 0.8241 5,911 1436 0.2593
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

65 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15800 25800 0.3862 5,386 995 0.9092
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

65 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 15800 35700 0.5575 12,122 1283 0.8296
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

68 Lamar University 15900 22900 0.3053 8,218 1045 0.857
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,218

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

69 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3801 35,843 1135 0.4628
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

69 University of Southern California 16000 71400 0.7762 20,630 1492 0.0981
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

71 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27700 0.42 28,226 1015 0.9343
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

71 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16100 29200 0.4488 18,667 1090 0.9711
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

73 Alabama A & M University 16200 44800 0.6378 5,845 920 0.6622
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

73 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16200 22300 0.2733 24,868 1214 0.796
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

75 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 48200 0.6601 20,609 990 0.999
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

76 Central Connecticut State University 16500 34000 0.5144 8,170 1010 0.7333
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

76 Ohio University-Main Campus 16500 23200 0.2888 19,888 1209 0.8517
#76

#76 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 %

76 University of California-Berkeley 16500 43600 0.6224 33,469 1407 0.1104
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

79 Texas State University 16800 26800 0.3727 36,268 1100 0.8908
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

80 Bluefield State University 16900 30700 0.45 1,249 990 0.8722
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

81 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.3523 19,701 1214 0.8749
#81

#81 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 %

82 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 17100 44000 0.6119 3,469 1080 0.9215
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

83 Morgan State University 17200 37200 0.5377 9,027 965 0.8223
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

83 Prairie View A & M University 17200 39600 0.5654 8,836 970 0.7794
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,836

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

83 University of Mary 17200 32600 0.4734 2,650 1189 0.7825
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

86 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 17300 41200 0.5808 25,255 1134 0.737
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

86 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17300 20700 0.1642 8,320 1074 0.8858
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

88 San Francisco State University 17400 55500 0.6867 20,756 1035 0.9615
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

88 The University of Texas at Tyler 17400 50400 0.6551 7,683 1120 0.9402
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

88 University of Rhode Island 17400 46400 0.6245 14,376 1148 0.7216
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

91 Georgia Southern University 17600 26800 0.3439 23,618 1065 0.8789
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

91 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3664 28,859 1179 0.7431
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

93 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#93

#93 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 %

94 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 30400 0.4118 20,592 1435 0.1407
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

95 California State University-Fullerton 18000 41500 0.5653 38,597 0 0.9052
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

95 Montana Technological University 18000 55400 0.6746 1,435 1105 0.899
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

97 University of Arizona 18200 30900 0.4117 45,025 1212 0.8614
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

97 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 18200 35300 0.484 5,731 1174 0.9064
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

99 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18700 25200 0.2576 6,853 1090 0.7147
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

100 California State University-Los Angeles 18900 59200 0.6812 19,354 965 0.9125
#100

#100 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 %

101 University of Mississippi 19100 45000 0.5762 21,585 1182 0.9658
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

102 Western Michigan University 19200 32500 0.4097 13,860 1104 0.846
#102

#102 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 %

103 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 965 0.4823
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

103 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19300 78700 0.7548 17,901 1470 0.1681
#103

#103 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 %

105 San Jose State University 19500 33700 0.4214 28,008 0 0.8461
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

106 Lincoln University 19600 40800 0.5201 1,707 920 0
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

107 University of New Orleans 19700 30200 0.3476 5,476 1050 0.6677
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

108 South Carolina State University 19800 30000 0.3395 2,950 910 0.8262
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

108 Texas Southern University 19800 25500 0.2239 6,619 915 0.9335
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

110 Boise State University 19900 59700 0.6667 24,030 1025 0.8721
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

111 Farmingdale State College 20300 22500 0.098 10,007 1145 0.6329
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

111 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20300 38200 0.4685 11,365 1216 0.8816
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

113 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 20400 42500 0.5206 13,921 1119 0.7468
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

114 Northwestern University 20600 89500 0.7702 9,060 1533 0.0769
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

114 Saint Martin's University 20600 67000 0.6927 1,210 1055 0.898
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

114 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 20600 42600 0.517 1,809 1109 0.9484
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

117 Southern University and A & M College 20700 36700 0.4358 6,571 925 0.4987
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

118 South Dakota State University 20800 25200 0.1767 10,728 1120 0.9834
#118

#118 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 %

119 Bradley University 20900 50800 0.5885 3,596 1174 0.7675
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

119 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2285 31,133 1456 0.448
#119

#119 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 %

119 University of Wyoming 20900 27900 0.2524 8,130 1159 0.9688
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

122 Kennesaw State University 21200 27200 0.2207 42,840 1120 0.6919
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

122 North Dakota State University 21200 25700 0.1771 9,762 1110 0.9496
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

122 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21200 42700 0.5036 13,179 1110 0.8883
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

125 Montana State University 21300 27100 0.2137 15,053 1184 0.8214
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

126 Schreiner University 21400 52600 0.5928 1,120 935 0.853
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

126 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

128 King's College 21600 63100 0.658 1,568 1180 0.9305
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

128 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,126 1507 0.1153
#128

#128 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 %

130 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,500 1183 0.8857
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

130 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21800 59900 0.6359 34,242 1273 0.7333
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

132 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

133 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22600 36000 0.3719 4,421 1100 0.8555
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

134 Florida State University 22700 32500 0.3015 32,711 1360 0.2422
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

135 Carroll College 22800 60100 0.6209 1,062 1228 0.7264
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

136 San Diego State University 22900 28900 0.2089 34,637 1208 0.3598
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

137 University of the Pacific 23300 69800 0.6654 3,249 1298 0.7132
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

138 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23500 35000 0.3286 65,450 1203 0.8989
#138

#138 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 %

139 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 44,904 1175 0.5466
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

140 New York University 23900 91800 0.7394 29,060 1520 0.0923
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

141 Norwich University 24000 88400 0.7287 2,642 1182 0.7361
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

141 Point Park University 24000 57000 0.5793 2,337 1144 0.9691
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

143 Northern Arizona University 24100 33100 0.2718 22,991 1145 0.8961
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

143 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

145 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24500 44400 0.4474 1,217 1229 0.5405
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

145 Temple University 24500 36400 0.3272 21,428 1245 0.8045
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

147 Washington State University 24800 38700 0.3595 21,455 1131 0.8664
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

148 Dordt University 24900 52500 0.5254 1,695 1170 0.7116
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

148 University of Mount Union 24900 50900 0.51 1,927 1240 0.8013
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

150 University of Kansas 25000 44000 0.4326 22,085 1176 0.9348
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

151 University of North Dakota 25200 27700 0.0888 11,033 1189 0.769
#151

#151 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 %

152 Walla Walla University 25800 51700 0.5011 1,238 1159 0.604
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

153 Lipscomb University 25900 57800 0.552 3,327 1214 0.6774
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

154 Christian Brothers University 26100 57600 0.5474 1,155 1110 0.867
#154

#154 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 %

154 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5962 1,742 1174 0.7813
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

156 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26500 41500 0.3612 42,604 1336 0.6056
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

157 Pennsylvania College of Technology 26700 45500 0.4134 4,264 1130 0.7423
#157

#157 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 %

157 Trine University 26700 56100 0.5236 4,157 1209 0.8469
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,157

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

159 Iowa State University 26900 43300 0.3784 25,628 1207 0.8866
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

159 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26900 47900 0.4381 4,047 1219 0.976
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

161 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27000 31000 0.1276 2,170 1239 0.8525
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

162 Marquette University 27200 66200 0.5888 8,045 1309 0.8134
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

163 Cleveland State University 27300 37300 0.2682 9,418 1105 0.913
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

163 Fairmont State University 27300 32200 0.1522 3,060 975 0.9924
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

163 George Fox University 27300 76800 0.6445 3,401 1193 0.9351
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

163 University of Idaho 27300 30600 0.108 9,574 1119 0.7553
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

167 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6702 15,958 1363 0.4611
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

168 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

169 Murray State University 27900 32400 0.1377 8,281 1124 0.8568
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

170 Villanova University 28000 88800 0.6845 7,006 1457 0.2698
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

171 Messiah University 28100 54200 0.4817 2,618 1241 0.7897
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

172 Clarkson University 28300 78000 0.6373 2,296 1302 0.7736
#172

#172 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 %

173 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#173

#173 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 %

174 Kansas State University 28700 41600 0.3088 15,650 1164 0.8199
#174

#174 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 %

174 University of Hartford 28700 70100 0.5903 4,223 1224 0.9579
#174

#174 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 %

176 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 5,852 1396 0.596
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

176 The College of New Jersey 28800 42300 0.319 7,435 1248 0.6235
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

178 Western Illinois University 29100 31000 0.063 4,525 1000 0.7118
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

179 University of Detroit Mercy 29200 48100 0.3937 3,422 1154 0.7572
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

180 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 33900 0.1328 30,187 1292 0.6015
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

181 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

181 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29700 62800 0.5267 37,140 1442 0.4237
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

183 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29900 31800 0.0614 6,270 1180 0.8726
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

184 Milwaukee School of Engineering 30000 70200 0.573 2,705 1292 0.6239
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

184 Southern Methodist University 30000 83200 0.6398 7,285 1423 0.6335
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

184 York College of Pennsylvania 30000 45800 0.3453 3,308 1140 0.942
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

187 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1069 0.8535
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

187 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30900 43100 0.2833 21,947 1335 0.3122
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

189 Rochester Institute of Technology 31000 78100 0.603 14,267 1363 0.6693
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

189 University of St Thomas 31000 70300 0.5594 6,044 1299 0.9125
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

189 University of Toledo 31000 42000 0.261 11,013 1159 0.9202
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

192 Loyola Marymount University 31100 90800 0.6578 7,273 1353 0.4508
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

192 Missouri University of Science and Technology 31100 36900 0.1572 5,552 1305 0.7255
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

194 Illinois Institute of Technology 31400 75200 0.5826 3,135 1299 0.5493
#194

#194 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 %

195 University of Dayton 31500 64200 0.5094 7,740 1284 0.6566
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

196 Ohio Northern University 31800 63500 0.4997 2,706 1203 0.7887
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

197 Angelo State University 31900 35400 0.0976 9,779 1055 0.8301
#197

#197 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 %

198 Liberty University 32000 44300 0.2777 52,823 1181 0.9932
#198

#198 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 %

199 Manhattan University 32200 72500 0.5559 2,928 1248 0.785
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

200 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4769 2,304 1124 0.7089
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

200 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32700 35100 0.0685 30,564 1302 0.416
#200

#200 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 %

202 Harding University 33000 47000 0.2969 3,523 1193 0.3942
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

202 Lawrence Technological University 33000 82500 0.5997 2,579 1159 0.7403
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

202 North Carolina State University 33000 54800 0.3971 28,422 1335 0.4167
#202

#202 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 %

202 University of Louisville 33000 42000 0.2145 17,086 1148 0.7941
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

202 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4669 1,956 1153 0.9146
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

207 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 1095 0.5256
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

208 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 33600 58500 0.4265 36,588 1367 0.6535
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

209 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

210 LeTourneau University 34200 54800 0.3762 3,184 1178 0.3801
#210

#210 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 %

210 University of Minnesota Duluth 34200 38700 0.1153 8,426 1235 0.8876
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

212 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34300 37200 0.0793 12,897 1160 0.9133
#212

#212 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 %

213 Hofstra University 34400 77000 0.5531 6,581 1323 0.6808
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

213 New England Institute of Technology 34400 77700 0.5575 1,718 1055 0.6673
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

215 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

216 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4773 12,276 1379 0.653
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

217 Colorado State University Pueblo 34900 37800 0.0781 5,086 1000 0.9821
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

218 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#218

#218 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 %

219 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35200 42800 0.1757 22,351 1159 0.7504
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

219 University of New Haven 35200 67100 0.4755 4,903 1180 0.6038
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

221 University of Missouri-St Louis 35400 59200 0.4018 12,332 1157 0.6267
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,332

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

221 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,123 1208 0.8934
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

223 Roger Williams University 35900 63700 0.4362 4,038 1235 0.8771
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

224 Cedarville University 36000 57000 0.3677 4,916 1247 0.6488
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

225 Mississippi State University 36500 50500 0.2765 18,567 1214 0.7764
#225

#225 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 %

226 Tennessee Technological University 36600 38500 0.0508 8,838 1159 0.8316
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

226 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

228 Wentworth Institute of Technology 36700 67900 0.4594 3,965 1335 0.9121
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

229 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66500 0.4448 31,035 1366 0.5499
#229

#229 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 %

230 University of Connecticut 37500 43900 0.1459 20,056 1329 0.5239
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

231 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1223 0.7645
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

232 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

233 Texas Tech University 39000 41000 0.0488 32,580 1200 0.7265
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

234 Oregon Institute of Technology 39400 43400 0.0912 5,162 1131 0.9502
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

235 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,649 1280 0.4471
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

236 Stony Brook University 40000 53000 0.2444 18,263 1404 0.4904
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

237 Arkansas State University 40300 41000 0.0161 9,985 1075 0.7959
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

238 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#238

#238 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 %

239 Western New England University 40500 67300 0.398 2,616 1199 0.8348
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

240 Quinnipiac University 41000 79200 0.4822 6,248 1209 0.77
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

241 Widener University 41200 79400 0.4813 2,811 1155 0.8402
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

242 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41600 83300 0.5009 2,315 1382 0.7686
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

243 Seattle University 42200 74600 0.4341 4,103 1243 0.7703
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

243 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54700 0.2285 20,418 1375 0.5808
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

245 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42300 42300 0 11,959 1260 0.8818
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

246 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42500 53700 0.2085 46,815 1339 0.6057
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

247 University of Florida 43300 45600 0.0504 36,573 1399 0.242
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

248 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68600 0.3639 3,677 1224 0.577
#248

#248 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 %

248 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4462 4,199 1115 0.7361
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

250 University of Illinois Chicago 43700 49300 0.1135 22,495 1252 0.7735
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

251 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44100 57100 0.2271 23,351 1239 0.766
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

252 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 24,942 1130 0.6613
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

253 Oregon State University 45000 61900 0.2736 31,253 1272 0.773
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

253 Saint Louis University 45000 80900 0.4435 10,436 1260 0.7504
#253

#253 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 %

255 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1178 0.9664
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

256 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 45300 45300 0 2,737 1195 0.9281
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

256 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

258 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

259 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86200 0.4662 5,743 1438 0.6343
#259

#259 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 %

260 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

261 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

262 University of Delaware 47300 61300 0.2294 19,287 1302 0.6924
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

263 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47600 66500 0.2848 7,886 1271 0.6481
#263

#263 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 %

264 Mercer University 47900 63700 0.2482 4,690 1273 0.6889
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

265 Purdue University-Main Campus 48800 51200 0.0479 44,170 1327 0.4979
#265

#265 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 %

265 University of Alabama in Huntsville 48800 48800 0 6,800 1245 0.6857
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

267 University of Kentucky 49000 56600 0.1335 25,535 1193 0.9294
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

268 Drexel University 49100 83800 0.414 13,169 1339 0.7944
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

269 Stevens Institute of Technology 49200 85800 0.4265 4,236 1445 0.4758
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

270 The University of Texas at Arlington 50400 60000 0.1599 31,112 1114 0.8129
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

271 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50900 82600 0.3839 5,558 1292 0.6016
#271

#271 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 %

272 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51100 84700 0.3968 34,454 1435 0.1564
#272

#272 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 %

272 University of Portland 51100 84800 0.3974 2,986 1277 0.8917
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

274 University of Iowa 51200 53200 0.0368 22,738 1208 0.8362
#274

#274 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 %

275 University of Utah 51700 53700 0.0364 28,064 1237 0.8598
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

276 Santa Clara University 51900 84500 0.386 6,577 1427 0.48
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

277 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#277

#277 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 %

278 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53500 61000 0.1238 41,303 1338 0.7975
#278

#278 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 %

279 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

280 George Mason University 54000 61000 0.1148 28,331 1268 0.8748
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

281 Texas A&M University-College Station 54200 56100 0.0348 60,710 1278 0.5732
#281

#281 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 %

282 University of Colorado Boulder 54500 56600 0.0371 32,100 1290 0.8115
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

283 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

284 University of Missouri-Columbia 57200 59200 0.033 24,457 1256 0.7847
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

285 Howard University 58400 76900 0.2405 11,519 1208 0.4134
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

286 Auburn University 58700 58700 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

287 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

288 Clemson University 61700 63700 0.0307 23,401 1343 0.3834
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

289 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63500 63500 0 10,200 1346 0.6507
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

290 University of California-Irvine 73000 74700 0.0228 30,204 1333 0.2878
#290

#290 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 %

291 Gonzaga University 75600 77800 0.0283 5,281 1303 0.8169
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

292 The Catholic University of America 76400 82500 0.0739 3,177 1155 0.8278
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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