Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Colleges for District of Columbia Residents 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 District of Columbia.
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 District of Columbia.
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 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States 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 %

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 3700 82600 0.9552 5,813 1535 0.0462
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4800 40700 0.8811 34,454 1435 0.1564
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

7 Vanderbilt University 7700 96200 0.9195 7,221 1527 0.0586
#7

#7 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 %

8 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#8

#8 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 %

9 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0399
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8400 90000 0.9071 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 %

11 Duke University 8700 93600 0.9073 6,523 1527 0.0571
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

12 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#12

#12 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 %

13 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#13

#13 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 %

14 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 25,706 1176 0.9247
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

15 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#15

#15 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 %

16 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 32,273 1290 0.4183
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

17 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10500 26000 0.5968 22,033 1321 0.3132
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

17 Savannah State University 10500 26700 0.6075 2,966 925 0.4614
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

19 University of Guam 10600 24200 0.5621 2,549 0 0
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

19 University of Notre Dame 10600 86200 0.8775 8,880 1500 0.1127
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

21 Marshall University 11000 33400 0.6705 9,146 1065 0.9573
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

22 California State University-Fresno 11200 19600 0.4277 21,954 995 0.9526
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

22 Indiana State University 11200 25900 0.5685 6,224 1020 0.8077
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

24 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

25 Florida Atlantic University 11600 25800 0.5511 24,876 1130 0.6613
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

26 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

27 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,128 1521 0.0876
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

28 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#28

#28 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 %

29 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12400 28000 0.5568 8,553 1045 0.8688
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

29 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

31 University of California-Merced 12500 41900 0.7018 8,372 1070 0.9053
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

32 North Carolina A & T State University 12700 17900 0.2913 12,497 1075 0.499
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

33 Montana State University-Northern 12800 23600 0.4573 919 990 1
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

34 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13100 25700 0.49 28,674 980 0.9419
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

35 William Jewell College 13300 39800 0.6653 924 1085 0.3836
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

37 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6057 20,026 1294 0.706
#37

#37 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 %

37 University of Georgia 13600 26600 0.4892 32,399 1382 0.377
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

37 University of Houston 13600 22000 0.3811 39,257 1249 0.7392
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

40 University of the District of Columbia 14300 26900 0.469 3,610 0 0
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

40 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14300 36200 0.6049 1,278 1025 0.3668
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

42 Florida Gulf Coast University 14700 22500 0.3463 14,463 1125 0.6344
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

43 Northeastern University 14800 89900 0.8354 17,432 1490 0.0522
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

43 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#43

#43 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 %

45 California State University-Chico 15100 23500 0.3571 13,792 1075 0.9272
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

46 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

46 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15200 37900 0.599 8,945 1099 0.975
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

46 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15200 24300 0.3749 5,827 1157 0.6469
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

49 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5977 30,204 1333 0.2857
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

50 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15400 25600 0.3977 10,202 1140 0.8109
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

51 Florida State University 15500 22900 0.3228 32,720 1360 0.2422
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

51 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,911 1436 0.2593
#51

#51 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 %

53 Western Michigan University 15600 32500 0.5206 13,027 1115 0.846
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

54 Tennessee State University 15800 39200 0.5964 5,057 980 0.7011
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

54 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15800 22300 0.2912 24,868 1214 0.796
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

56 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38400 0.5856 37,140 1406 0.4237
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

56 University of Kansas 15900 34900 0.5428 22,085 1176 0.9348
#56

#56 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 %

58 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3799 36,082 1135 0.4627
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

59 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27600 0.417 28,820 1035 0.9399
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

60 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

61 Arkansas State University 16400 28100 0.4166 9,985 1075 0.8226
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

62 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4197 28,422 1378 0.4174
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

63 Georgia Southern University 16600 20100 0.1737 23,541 1065 0.8789
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

63 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 16600 35700 0.5351 12,122 1283 0.8304
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

65 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#65

#65 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 %

66 West Virginia University 16800 40900 0.589 18,206 1125 0.89
#66

#66 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 %

67 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17100 20700 0.1739 8,320 1090 0.8858
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

68 Central Connecticut State University 17300 34000 0.4906 8,170 1075 0.7333
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

68 University of Louisville 17300 29100 0.4059 17,086 1148 0.7941
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

70 Morgan State University 17500 28500 0.3858 9,027 965 0.8223
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

70 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4153 60,710 1278 0.5743
#70

#70 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 %

72 Prairie View A & M University 17600 25400 0.3071 8,877 975 0.7931
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

73 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#73

#73 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 %

74 Montana Technological University 17800 51400 0.6533 1,497 1120 0.9105
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,497

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

75 Texas Tech University 18100 27100 0.3326 32,580 1200 0.7265
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

75 University of California-Berkeley 18100 43500 0.5844 33,070 1407 0.1098
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

77 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

78 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2003 9,702 1055 0.8301
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

78 California State University-Fullerton 18500 20600 0.1035 38,760 1090 0.9052
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

78 University of Mary 18500 32600 0.4328 2,821 1175 0.753
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

81 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18800 31000 0.394 13,432 1225 0.8701
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

82 University of Rhode Island 19000 33900 0.4396 14,376 1148 0.7216
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

83 University of Nevada-Reno 19100 28200 0.3224 19,117 1134 0.7371
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

83 University of New Orleans 19100 27200 0.2978 5,419 1040 0.7431
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

85 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

85 University of Mississippi 19300 27000 0.2851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

87 Norwich University 19500 73800 0.7355 2,626 1186 0.7444
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

88 California State University-Los Angeles 19600 38000 0.4843 19,586 965 0.9125
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

89 University of Southern California 19800 75900 0.7395 20,630 1492 0.0981
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

90 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19900 78700 0.7472 17,885 1470 0.1681
#90

#90 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 %

90 Youngstown State University 19900 34000 0.4147 9,400 1115 0.8445
#90

#90 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 %

92 Alabama A & M University 20200 28200 0.2833 6,370 915 0.5795
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

93 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

93 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1836 10,719 1120 0.9834
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

95 University of Memphis 20800 29600 0.2976 15,770 1075 0.7203
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

96 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1839 9,762 1110 0.9496
#96

#96 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 %

97 Louisiana Tech University 21200 26100 0.1879 10,881 1189 0.864
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

98 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.595 1,120 1070 0.882
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

99 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,166 1190 0.7218
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

100 Tufts University 21500 98900 0.7823 7,126 1507 0.1149
#100

#100 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 %

101 Bluefield State University 21900 32100 0.3183 1,117 990 0.9723
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

102 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

102 The University of Alabama 22600 31000 0.2708 34,389 1284 0.7665
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

104 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 28,008 1124 0.8461
#104

#104 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 %

105 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23400 67400 0.6533 5,690 1055 0.9071
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

105 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23400 24900 0.0602 30,187 1292 0.6015
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

105 West Texas A & M University 23400 29200 0.1985 6,926 1060 0.9868
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

108 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 23500 34800 0.3244 3,459 1080 0.9215
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

108 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

110 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

111 Pennsylvania College of Technology 24000 34600 0.3063 4,526 0 0
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

112 Bradley University 24100 50800 0.5255 3,596 1223 0.7676
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

113 King's College 24500 63100 0.6121 1,568 1170 0.9311
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

114 The College of New Jersey 25000 38400 0.3486 7,435 1248 0.6229
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

115 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,337 1140 0.9691
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

116 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1279 0.848
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

116 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25500 34900 0.2697 4,371 1084 0.865
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

118 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.408 22,990 1090 0.8961
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

118 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 25600 39700 0.3552 2,476 930 0.9641
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,476

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

120 Clarkson University 25700 78000 0.6707 2,296 1302 0.7736
#120

#120 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 %

120 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.503 1,313 1113 0.5077
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

122 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5494 1,155 1110 0.867
#122

#122 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 %

122 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0921 11,033 1150 0.769
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

122 Western Kentucky University 25900 41800 0.3803 14,151 970 0.9387
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

125 Messiah University 26000 54300 0.5209 2,618 1241 0.7897
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

126 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#126

#126 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 %

126 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

126 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5958 1,742 1174 0.776
#126

#126 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

77.6 %

129 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4797 2,207 1089 0.782
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

130 Trine University 26600 56100 0.525 4,373 1159 0.8548
#130

#130 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 %

130 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.0773 28,859 1179 0.743
#130

#130 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 %

132 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26700 36600 0.2704 27,132 1099 0.9617
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

133 Saint Martin's University 26800 71100 0.6233 1,189 1095 0.898
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

134 California State University-Northridge 26900 36500 0.2636 32,756 1005 0.9345
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

134 Kansas State University 26900 30400 0.1171 15,650 1164 0.8169
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

134 University of Missouri-St Louis 26900 37200 0.2753 12,317 1152 0.6267
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

137 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

138 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 27100 37700 0.2814 4,047 1219 0.976
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

139 University of Arizona 27200 38100 0.2862 44,848 1233 0.8614
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

140 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31100 0.1232 8,426 1235 0.8875
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

141 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

142 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27500 31600 0.1307 2,216 1268 0.7987
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

142 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#142

#142 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 %

144 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1431 7,851 1115 0.8568
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

144 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27700 32800 0.1535 19,701 1214 0.8749
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

146 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#146

#146 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 %

147 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#147

#147 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 %

148 Fairmont State University 28000 32200 0.1305 3,088 970 0.9862
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

148 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

150 George Fox University 28100 69400 0.5954 3,354 1193 0.9351
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

151 Southern University and A & M College 28400 32900 0.137 6,713 930 0.3512
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

152 The Catholic University of America 28500 81200 0.6494 3,177 1140 0.8278
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

153 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,160 1069 0.5967
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

153 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5919 4,223 1224 0.9575
#153

#153 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 %

155 Iowa State University 28800 43300 0.3363 25,628 1207 0.8866
#155

#155 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 %

155 University of Dayton 28800 64200 0.5515 7,740 1302 0.6545
#155

#155 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 %

157 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0978 28,064 1237 0.8598
#157

#157 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 %

157 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0686 4,525 1015 0.7118
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

159 Marquette University 29000 63800 0.5456 8,045 1309 0.8134
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

159 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3974 3,422 1154 0.7542
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

159 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0685 22,738 1208 0.8362
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

162 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

163 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2136 23,401 1343 0.3834
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

164 Montana State University 29500 31900 0.0751 15,046 1184 0.8214
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

165 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 6,835 1090 0.7147
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

165 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29700 31800 0.0669 6,045 1193 0.8938
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

167 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.289 11,013 1229 0.9202
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

168 Southern Utah University 29900 40800 0.2673 13,126 1140 0.8179
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

168 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29900 42200 0.2913 15,375 1103 0.866
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

170 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30300 39200 0.2273 12,507 1010 0.8897
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

171 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30500 38500 0.2078 7,890 1110 0.2056
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

171 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#171

#171 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 %

173 Lincoln University 30600 34500 0.1129 1,926 0 0
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

173 South Carolina State University 30600 41600 0.2644 2,950 930 0.8262
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

175 Portland State University 30700 43100 0.2883 15,414 1094 0.9087
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

175 San Francisco State University 30700 47700 0.3565 19,444 1035 0.9644
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

177 Lamar University 31000 38300 0.1907 8,184 1050 0.8641
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

177 Missouri University of Science and Technology 31000 36900 0.1619 5,552 1305 0.7255
#177

#177 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 %

177 Ohio Northern University 31000 63500 0.5119 2,706 1269 0.744
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

180 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#180

#180 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 %

180 University of North Florida 31200 33000 0.0546 13,735 1150 0.5324
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

180 University of Southern Indiana 31200 41800 0.2541 7,600 1145 0.9581
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

183 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31400 41200 0.2381 25,255 1134 0.7517
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

184 San Diego State University 31500 36100 0.1274 35,782 1208 0.3619
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

185 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 31700 49500 0.3599 1,813 1109 0.9484
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

186 Farmingdale State College 32200 37800 0.148 10,007 1145 0.6329
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

186 Lawrence Technological University 32200 71900 0.552 2,579 1159 0.559
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

188 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#188

#188 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 %

189 Lipscomb University 32600 57800 0.437 3,336 1260 0.6773
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

190 Carroll College 32800 60100 0.4543 1,112 1179 0.7093
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

191 Rockhurst University 33000 62500 0.4722 2,303 1124 0.6959
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

192 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

193 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

193 Wilkes University 33300 61900 0.4621 2,076 1144 0.9064
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

195 Cleveland State University 33400 37300 0.1046 9,482 1069 0.913
#195

#195 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 %

196 California Baptist University 33500 65600 0.4893 8,417 1070 0.8488
#196

#196 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 %

197 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2956 3,536 1184 0.7052
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

197 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33700 41000 0.178 22,364 1159 0.7504
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

199 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 33800 45300 0.254 2,737 1195 0.2272
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

199 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33800 36100 0.0637 33,033 1264 0.8529
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

201 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,187 1178 0.3801
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

202 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.084 13,433 1145 0.8844
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

203 Illinois Institute of Technology 34200 75200 0.5454 3,135 1307 0.5493
#203

#203 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 %

204 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8536
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

205 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34400 70200 0.5103 2,704 1277 0.5893
#205

#205 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 %

205 Texas Southern University 34400 42500 0.1907 6,844 915 0.9691
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

207 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#207

#207 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 %

208 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#208

#208 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 %

209 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,123 1189 0.8943
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

210 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

211 University of the Pacific 35700 71500 0.501 3,249 1298 0.7132
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

212 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4389 4,038 1235 0.8771
#212

#212 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 %

213 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

213 The University of Texas at Tyler 35900 56700 0.3666 7,683 1120 0.9402
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

215 Colorado School of Mines 36300 60100 0.396 6,195 1399 0.6069
#215

#215 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 %

215 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.28 18,567 1214 0.7764
#215

#215 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 %

217 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36400 47500 0.2338 65,450 1203 0.8989
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

217 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0553 9,187 1163 0.7613
#217

#217 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 %

219 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1232 5,386 1050 0.9092
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

220 University of New Haven 36700 67300 0.4545 4,903 1164 0.6038
#220

#220 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 %

221 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0547 23,329 1239 0.766
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

222 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

222 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37300 66300 0.4375 31,035 1366 0.5478
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

224 Colorado State University Pueblo 37600 40700 0.0769 5,086 1124 0.949
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

225 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,403 1241 0.9812
#225

#225 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 %

226 Hofstra University 38100 76900 0.5045 6,581 1328 0.6808
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

227 Western New England University 38600 69200 0.4423 2,616 1199 0.8348
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

228 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 38900 38900 0 1,973 1189 0.8135
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

229 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39300 44400 0.1156 1,066 1197 0.4449
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

230 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

230 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

232 University of Maine 39800 45200 0.1195 9,601 1205 0.9664
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

233 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

234 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40300 42500 0.0518 13,921 1119 0.7468
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

235 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40400 53600 0.2464 46,815 1378 0.6057
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

235 Wayne State University 40400 46200 0.1256 16,012 1174 0.8116
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

237 George Washington University 40500 80900 0.4997 11,677 1430 0.4709
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

237 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40500 52100 0.2228 31,127 1115 0.8679
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

239 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2774 21,455 1125 0.8664
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

240 University of Alabama at Birmingham 41100 42300 0.0284 11,959 1260 0.8818
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

241 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41300 55200 0.2517 25,900 1375 0.5808
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

242 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41500 83200 0.5012 2,315 1404 0.7686
#242

#242 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 %

243 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 41700 53200 0.2162 5,731 1174 0.9064
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

244 Seattle University 42000 74600 0.4368 4,078 1305 0.7692
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

245 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

246 Old Dominion University 42400 47700 0.1111 17,746 1205 0.9036
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

247 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 56200 0.2403 11,355 1222 0.8816
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

248 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 53600 0.1998 31,133 1463 0.4479
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

249 Virginia Military Institute 43000 70900 0.3935 1,527 1218 0.7125
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

250 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

251 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3664 3,666 1224 0.577
#251

#251 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 %

252 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4471 4,102 1115 0.7002
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

252 Widener University 43600 79400 0.451 2,975 1184 0.7093
#252

#252 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 %

254 Manhattan University 43700 74100 0.4102 2,744 1274 0.7894
#254

#254 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 %

255 University at Buffalo 43900 46700 0.06 20,359 1303 0.7418
#255

#255 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 %

256 New England Institute of Technology 44400 68200 0.3488 1,796 1030 0.6673
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

257 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,557 1245 0.7215
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

258 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#258

#258 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 %

259 Boise State University 45000 50000 0.1 23,983 1135 0.8721
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

260 University of Illinois Chicago 45100 50600 0.1087 22,495 1252 0.7735
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

261 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86300 0.4656 5,741 1438 0.6347
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

262 Saint Louis University 46300 80900 0.4275 10,413 1305 0.7504
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

263 University of Colorado Boulder 46900 57700 0.1873 32,244 1351 0.7808
#263

#263 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 %

264 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2114 37,985 1390 0.5815
#264

#264 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 %

265 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2875 10,629 1268 0.6481
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,629

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

266 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47900 67900 0.2945 3,965 1229 0.9121
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

267 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

268 University of Alabama in Huntsville 48100 48600 0.0103 6,800 1293 0.6857
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

269 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0513 44,819 1327 0.4987
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

270 Drexel University 48800 83900 0.4184 13,309 1339 0.7944
#270

#270 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 %

271 Mercer University 49000 63700 0.2309 4,690 1273 0.6889
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

272 University of Kentucky 49200 58000 0.153 25,534 1193 0.9294
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

273 Stevens Institute of Technology 49700 85800 0.4206 4,236 1445 0.4758
#273

#273 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 %

274 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#274

#274 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 %

275 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50600 83600 0.3946 5,558 1292 0.6016
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

276 University of Portland 50900 84800 0.3998 2,986 1277 0.8917
#276

#276 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 %

277 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53100 61200 0.1329 26,221 1204 0.8854
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

278 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

279 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#279

#279 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 %

280 George Mason University 53700 61000 0.1197 28,334 1268 0.8748
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

280 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

282 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.036 24,449 1256 0.7847
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

283 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3243 6,577 1427 0.48
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

284 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#284

#284 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 %

285 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#285

#285 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 %

286 Oregon Institute of Technology 58900 67000 0.1214 5,160 1131 0.9502
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

287 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

288 Howard University 60000 66500 0.0978 11,519 1208 0.4134
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

289 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#289

#289 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 %

290 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 10,200 1325 0.6507
#290

#290 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 %

291 Gonzaga University 70700 76600 0.077 5,281 1329 0.8169
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

292 Loyola Marymount University 74800 95500 0.2166 7,273 1353 0.4508
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

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

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