Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Majors in Maryland 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 Maryland.
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 Maryland.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
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 4,124 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 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 4400 88100 0.9503 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

5 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4800 40700 0.8811 34,454 1435 0.1564
#5

#5 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 %

6 Princeton University 5200 82400 0.9365 5,813 1535 0.0462
#6

#6 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 %

7 Savannah State University 6800 40400 0.8308 2,857 950 0.8368
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

8 Vanderbilt University 7700 96500 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#8

#8 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 %

9 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 7900 43500 0.8191 28,674 980 0.9401
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

10 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#10

#10 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 %

11 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1494 0.2965
#11

#11 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 %

12 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8600 90000 0.9049 4,580 1542 0.0455
#12

#12 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 %

12 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#12

#12 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 %

14 Marshall University 8900 34400 0.7408 9,146 1065 0.9572
#14

#14 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 %

15 California State University-Northridge 9000 36500 0.7536 32,499 1005 0.881
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

15 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,824 1528 0.1166
#15

#15 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 %

17 Idaho State University 9600 22200 0.5683 10,406 0 0.8396
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

18 The University of Texas at San Antonio 10100 25000 0.5951 31,127 1115 0.8679
#18

#18 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 %

19 University of Notre Dame 10300 86200 0.881 8,880 1471 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

1,471

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

20 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10400 54800 0.8109 5,912 1149 0.6212
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

21 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10800 27400 0.6055 27,082 1099 0.8459
#21

#21 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 %

22 Duke University 11100 93600 0.8816 6,523 1539 0.0571
#22

#22 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 %

22 University of California-Merced 11100 39600 0.7189 8,372 1070 0.9152
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

24 Tennessee State University 11500 48200 0.7607 5,057 980 0.7018
#24

#24 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 %

24 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,920 1176 0.9247
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

26 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 48200 0.7598 20,609 990 0.999
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

27 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,128 1521 0.0841
#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

8.4 %

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 %

28 University of Illinois Chicago 11900 30400 0.6077 22,495 1252 0.7735
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

30 University of Houston 12000 23100 0.4807 39,257 1249 0.7392
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

31 Indiana State University 12100 31200 0.6128 6,224 1140 0.8077
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

31 University of Guam 12100 23400 0.4837 2,617 0 1
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

33 California State University-Fresno 12200 19600 0.3768 21,430 995 0.9638
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

34 Southern Utah University 12300 44000 0.72 13,126 1140 0.8179
#34

#34 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 %

35 West Virginia University 12900 57700 0.7763 18,614 1125 0.778
#35

#35 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 %

36 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 54500 0.7596 12,498 1010 0.8896
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

36 University of Virginia-Main Campus 13100 38800 0.6616 17,901 1470 0.1681
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

38 Portland State University 13300 26100 0.4887 15,414 1112 0.9087
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

38 William Jewell College 13300 46900 0.7167 969 1185 0.3836
#38

#38 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 %

38 Youngstown State University 13300 26800 0.5033 8,436 1065 0.8066
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

41 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13400 25700 0.478 46,815 1339 0.6057
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

42 North Carolina A & T State University 13500 17900 0.2465 12,216 1040 0.4617
#42

#42 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 %

42 University of Southern Indiana 13500 26000 0.4823 5,347 1145 0.9581
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

44 Florida Gulf Coast University 13600 20300 0.3293 14,243 1125 0.7675
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

45 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13700 28000 0.5104 8,553 1054 0.8688
#45

#45 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 %

45 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 51900 0.7365 39,083 1412 0.4517
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

45 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13700 48200 0.7164 1,448 1035 0.61
#45

#45 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 %

48 University of South Florida 13800 17100 0.1928 38,525 1239 0.4319
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

49 University of North Florida 13900 22400 0.3799 13,735 1150 0.5324
#49

#49 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 %

50 Louisiana Tech University 14100 36900 0.6178 11,071 1164 0.9073
#50

#50 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 %

51 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14300 28900 0.5059 8,320 1074 0.8858
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

52 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 14400 37900 0.6201 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 %

53 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,268 1100 0.8908
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

54 University of Georgia 14600 26600 0.4507 31,514 1336 0.3719
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

54 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14600 64500 0.7736 15,375 1179 0.866
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

56 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8365 22,695 1490 0.0522
#56

#56 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 %

56 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

58 Bucknell University 14800 94800 0.8437 3,920 1284 0.2893
#58

#58 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 %

58 California State University-Chico 14800 30700 0.5171 13,392 1117 0.9158
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

60 Montana State University-Northern 15000 40500 0.6292 982 990 0.9562
#60

#60 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 %

61 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1485 0.3778
#61

#61 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 %

61 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15100 30100 0.4996 2,233 930 0.9036
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

61 Wayne State University 15100 32900 0.5408 16,173 1174 0.7786
#61

#61 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 %

64 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5811 30,204 1333 0.2878
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

65 University of Memphis 15500 26400 0.4137 15,770 1075 0.7203
#65

#65 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 %

66 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#66

#66 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 %

67 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 15800 86700 0.818 7,703 1110 0.9292
#67

#67 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 %

68 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 19,888 1209 0.8517
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

69 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16300 29200 0.442 18,667 1090 0.9711
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

70 California State University-Sacramento 16500 27600 0.4025 28,226 1015 0.9343
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

71 Alabama A & M University 16600 44800 0.6289 5,845 920 0.6622
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

72 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5705 36,588 1367 0.6535
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

72 University of Maine 16700 29300 0.4303 9,601 1178 0.9664
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

74 Central Connecticut State University 16800 34000 0.5056 8,170 1010 0.7333
#74

#74 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 %

74 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 50,793 0 0.7633
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

76 Arkansas State University 16900 28100 0.3988 9,985 1075 0.7959
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

76 Lamar University 16900 41900 0.5966 8,218 1045 0.857
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,218

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

78 University of Louisville 17000 29100 0.4162 17,086 1148 0.7941
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

79 Bluefield State University 17100 30700 0.4435 1,249 990 0.8722
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

79 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 17100 44000 0.6119 3,469 1080 0.9215
#79

#79 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 %

79 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17100 26300 0.3477 19,701 1214 0.8749
#79

#79 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 %

79 University of South Alabama 17100 35200 0.5145 9,241 1140 0.7096
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

83 Morgan State University 17300 19700 0.1221 9,027 965 0.8223
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

83 University of Mary 17300 32600 0.4679 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 %

85 Prairie View A & M University 17400 39600 0.5604 8,836 970 0.7794
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,836

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

86 The University of Texas at Tyler 17500 50400 0.6531 7,683 1120 0.9402
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

87 University of Rhode Island 17600 46400 0.6202 14,376 1148 0.7216
#87

#87 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 %

88 Georgia Southern University 17700 23800 0.2567 23,618 1065 0.8789
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

88 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#88

#88 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 %

90 University of Colorado Boulder 17800 30600 0.4183 32,100 1290 0.8115
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

91 Montana Technological University 17900 55400 0.6764 1,435 1105 0.899
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

92 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18000 41200 0.5637 25,255 1134 0.737
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

92 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 18000 35300 0.4896 5,731 1174 0.9064
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

94 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 31,112 1114 0.8129
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

95 California State University-Fullerton 18200 41500 0.5624 38,597 0 0.9052
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

96 University of Arizona 18300 30900 0.4084 45,025 1212 0.8614
#96

#96 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18800 25200 0.2536 6,853 1090 0.7147
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

97 University of Mississippi 18800 27000 0.3036 21,585 1182 0.9658
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

99 California State University-Los Angeles 19000 59200 0.6795 19,354 965 0.9125
#99

#99 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 %

100 The University of Texas at Austin 19100 27600 0.3074 43,165 1348 0.2664
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

101 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 965 0.4823
#101

#101 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 %

101 Western Michigan University 19300 32500 0.4066 13,860 1104 0.846
#101

#101 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 Texas Southern University 19400 42500 0.5438 6,619 915 0.9335
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

103 Texas Tech University 19400 27900 0.305 32,580 1200 0.7265
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

103 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

106 University of Southern California 19700 75800 0.7404 20,630 1492 0.0981
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

107 University of New Orleans 19800 30200 0.3443 5,476 1050 0.6677
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

108 South Carolina State University 19900 30000 0.3362 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 %

109 Boise State University 20100 59700 0.6634 24,030 1025 0.8721
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

110 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5499
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

111 Farmingdale State College 20400 22500 0.0935 10,007 1145 0.6329
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

111 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20400 38200 0.4658 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2261 22,351 1159 0.7504
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

113 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 20500 42500 0.5182 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 %

115 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1838 10,728 1120 0.9834
#115

#115 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 %

116 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2588 8,130 1159 0.9688
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

117 Lincoln University 20800 24900 0.1646 1,707 920 0
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

117 Northwestern University 20800 89500 0.7679 9,060 1533 0.0769
#117

#117 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 %

117 Saint Martin's University 20800 67000 0.6897 1,210 1055 0.898
#117

#117 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 %

117 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 20800 42600 0.5123 1,809 1109 0.9484
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

121 Southern University and A & M College 20900 36700 0.4303 6,571 925 0.4987
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

121 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2288 31,133 1456 0.448
#121

#121 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 %

123 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1841 9,762 1110 0.9496
#123

#123 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 %

123 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 1095 0.5256
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

125 Bradley University 21100 50800 0.5846 3,596 1174 0.7675
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

126 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21200 42700 0.5036 13,179 1110 0.8883
#126

#126 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 %

127 Kennesaw State University 21300 26600 0.1994 42,840 1120 0.6919
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

127 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.595 1,120 935 0.853
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

129 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 21500 38900 0.4469 1,919 1245 0.7844
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

130 King's College 21600 63100 0.658 1,568 1180 0.9305
#130

#130 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 %

131 Tufts University 21700 98900 0.7803 7,126 1507 0.1153
#131

#131 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 %

132 San Jose State University 22000 41100 0.4648 28,008 0 0.8461
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

133 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#133

#133 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 %

134 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 22300 47900 0.5341 4,047 1219 0.976
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

135 San Francisco State University 22400 55400 0.5957 20,756 1035 0.9615
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

136 Florida State University 22500 22900 0.0174 32,711 1360 0.2422
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

136 University of Florida 22500 43200 0.4795 36,573 1399 0.242
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

138 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22700 36000 0.3691 4,421 1100 0.8555
#138

#138 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 %

139 Montana State University 23000 31500 0.2699 15,053 1184 0.8214
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

140 The University of Alabama 23200 31000 0.2514 34,389 1233 0.7665
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

141 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 35000 0.3343 65,450 1203 0.8989
#141

#141 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 %

142 New York University 23600 91800 0.7427 29,060 1520 0.0923
#142

#142 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 %

142 York College of Pennsylvania 23600 45800 0.4851 3,308 1140 0.942
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

144 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 44,904 1175 0.5466
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

145 Point Park University 23900 57000 0.581 2,337 1144 0.9691
#145

#145 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 %

145 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23900 30500 0.2162 6,800 1245 0.6857
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

145 University of Kentucky 23900 36100 0.3384 25,535 1193 0.9294
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

148 Northern Arizona University 24100 43700 0.4486 22,991 1145 0.8961
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

148 Norwich University 24100 88400 0.7276 2,642 1182 0.7361
#148

#148 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 %

148 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#148

#148 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 %

151 Marquette University 24600 63100 0.6098 8,045 1309 0.8134
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

151 Temple University 24600 36400 0.3244 21,428 1245 0.8045
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

151 University of Alabama at Birmingham 24600 28500 0.137 11,959 1260 0.8818
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

154 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0794 2,170 1239 0.8525
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

154 University of Mount Union 24800 50900 0.512 1,927 1240 0.8013
#154

#154 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 %

154 Washington State University 24800 38700 0.3595 21,455 1131 0.8664
#154

#154 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 %

157 Dordt University 25000 52500 0.5235 1,695 1170 0.7116
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

157 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2566 8,838 1159 0.8316
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

159 University of Kansas 25100 44000 0.4299 22,085 1176 0.9348
#159

#159 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 %

160 University of Central Florida 25300 25300 0 59,649 1280 0.4471
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

161 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

162 University of Arkansas 25600 27700 0.077 28,859 1179 0.7431
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

163 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5031 1,238 1159 0.604
#163

#163 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 %

164 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 25800 59900 0.5692 34,242 1273 0.7333
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

165 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5495 1,155 1110 0.867
#165

#165 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 %

166 Lipscomb University 26000 57800 0.5507 3,327 1214 0.6774
#166

#166 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 %

167 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5959 1,742 1174 0.7813
#167

#167 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 %

168 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5251 4,157 1209 0.8469
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,157

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

169 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26700 41500 0.3564 42,604 1336 0.6056
#169

#169 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 %

170 Pennsylvania College of Technology 26900 45500 0.409 4,264 1130 0.7423
#170

#170 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 %

170 University of Missouri-St Louis 26900 37200 0.2754 12,332 1157 0.6267
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,332

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

172 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#172

#172 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 %

172 Western Kentucky University 27000 27000 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

174 Fairmont State University 27200 32200 0.1553 3,060 975 0.9924
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

175 Cleveland State University 27300 37300 0.2682 9,418 1105 0.913
#175

#175 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 %

176 George Fox University 27500 76800 0.6419 3,401 1193 0.9351
#176

#176 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 %

176 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,199 1214 0.783
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

176 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#176

#176 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 %

179 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1432 8,281 1124 0.8568
#179

#179 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 %

180 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6642 15,958 1363 0.4611
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

180 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

182 Clarkson University 28000 78000 0.6412 2,296 1302 0.7736
#182

#182 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 %

183 Messiah University 28200 54200 0.4799 2,618 1241 0.7897
#183

#183 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 %

183 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1279 18,567 1214 0.7764
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

185 The College of New Jersey 28500 42300 0.3261 7,435 1248 0.6235
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

185 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 33400 0.1467 11,160 1069 0.5967
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

185 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 19,287 1302 0.6924
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

188 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.592 4,223 1224 0.9579
#188

#188 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 %

189 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 5,852 1396 0.596
#189

#189 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 %

189 Iowa State University 28800 43300 0.3365 25,628 1207 0.8866
#189

#189 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 %

191 Kansas State University 28900 41600 0.3049 15,650 1164 0.8199
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

191 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0688 4,525 1000 0.7118
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

193 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3975 3,422 1154 0.7572
#193

#193 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

75.7 %

193 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0686 22,738 1208 0.8362
#193

#193 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 %

195 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 33200 0.1173 30,187 1292 0.6015
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

196 Milwaukee School of Engineering 29700 70200 0.5773 2,705 1292 0.6239
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

196 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29700 31800 0.0671 6,270 1180 0.8726
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

198 Southern Methodist University 29800 83200 0.6422 7,285 1423 0.6335
#198

#198 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 %

199 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30000 62800 0.5219 37,140 1442 0.4237
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

200 George Mason University 30500 35700 0.1455 28,331 1268 0.8748
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

201 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78100 0.6056 14,267 1363 0.6693
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

201 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2653 11,013 1159 0.9202
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

203 Missouri University of Science and Technology 31000 36900 0.162 5,552 1305 0.7255
#203

#203 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 %

203 University of St Thomas 31000 70300 0.5594 6,044 1299 0.9125
#203

#203 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 %

205 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 49800 0.3755 20,592 1435 0.1407
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

205 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0781 11,033 1189 0.769
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

207 Illinois Institute of Technology 31500 75200 0.5813 3,135 1299 0.5493
#207

#207 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 %

208 Ohio Northern University 31600 63500 0.5025 2,706 1203 0.7887
#208

#208 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 %

208 University of Dayton 31600 64200 0.5079 7,740 1284 0.6566
#208

#208 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 %

210 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1027 9,779 1055 0.8301
#210

#210 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 %

211 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 51700 0.3827 10,206 1190 0.7218
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

212 Liberty University 32000 44300 0.2777 52,823 1181 0.9932
#212

#212 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 %

213 Manhattan University 32200 72500 0.5559 2,928 1248 0.785
#213

#213 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 %

214 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32400 43100 0.2484 21,947 1335 0.3122
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

214 Old Dominion University 32400 35700 0.0925 17,746 1205 0.9036
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

216 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4004 28,422 1335 0.4167
#216

#216 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 %

216 Rockhurst University 32800 62500 0.4743 2,304 1124 0.7089
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

218 Harding University 32900 47000 0.3008 3,523 1193 0.3942
#218

#218 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 %

219 Lawrence Technological University 33100 82500 0.5985 2,579 1159 0.7403
#219

#219 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 %

220 Wilkes University 33200 61900 0.4637 1,956 1153 0.9146
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

221 California Baptist University 33500 65600 0.4891 8,417 1069 0.8535
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

222 Carroll College 33700 60100 0.4395 1,062 1228 0.7264
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

222 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#222

#222 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 %

224 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33800 36100 0.0637 33,572 1264 0.8529
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

225 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1199 8,426 1235 0.8876
#225

#225 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 %

226 LeTourneau University 34100 54800 0.378 3,184 1178 0.3801
#226

#226 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 %

226 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.0842 12,897 1160 0.9133
#226

#226 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 %

228 Hofstra University 34500 77000 0.5518 6,581 1323 0.6808
#228

#228 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 %

228 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#228

#228 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 %

228 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#228

#228 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 %

231 New England Institute of Technology 34600 77700 0.5549 1,718 1055 0.6673
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

232 Colorado State University Pueblo 34700 37800 0.0829 5,086 1000 0.9821
#232

#232 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 %

233 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 30,564 1302 0.416
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

234 University of New Haven 35200 67100 0.4755 4,903 1180 0.6038
#234

#234 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 %

234 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,123 1208 0.8934
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

236 San Diego State University 35300 36100 0.0221 34,637 1208 0.3598
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

237 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.439 4,038 1235 0.8771
#237

#237 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 %

238 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3709 4,916 1247 0.6488
#238

#238 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 %

239 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 36300 56800 0.3607 12,122 1283 0.8296
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

240 Auburn University 36500 38000 0.0394 27,907 1324 0.4593
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

241 University of the Pacific 36600 71500 0.4884 3,249 1298 0.7132
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

242 California State University-Long Beach 37200 38600 0.0363 35,843 1135 0.4628
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

243 Towson University 37300 46400 0.1962 16,264 1093 0.8198
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

243 University of Connecticut 37300 43900 0.1505 20,056 1329 0.5239
#243

#243 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 %

245 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37500 41600 0.0993 5,386 995 0.9092
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

246 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1223 0.7645
#246

#246 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 %

247 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 18,895 1134 0.7371
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

248 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#248

#248 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 %

249 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39300 44400 0.1157 1,217 1229 0.5405
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

250 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

251 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2478 18,263 1404 0.4904
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

252 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#252

#252 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 %

253 Western New England University 40500 67300 0.398 2,616 1199 0.8348
#253

#253 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 %

254 Quinnipiac University 41100 79200 0.481 6,248 1209 0.77
#254

#254 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 %

254 Widener University 41100 79400 0.4825 2,811 1155 0.8402
#254

#254 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 %

256 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41600 83300 0.5009 2,315 1382 0.7686
#256

#256 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 %

257 Seattle University 41900 74600 0.4381 4,103 1243 0.7703
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

258 Wentworth Institute of Technology 42100 67900 0.3799 3,965 1335 0.9121
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

259 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

260 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42300 54700 0.2266 20,418 1375 0.5808
#260

#260 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 %

261 Virginia Military Institute 43200 70300 0.3856 1,527 1218 0.7125
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

262 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3665 3,677 1224 0.577
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

263 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4472 4,199 1115 0.7361
#263

#263 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 %

264 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2302 23,351 1239 0.766
#264

#264 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 %

265 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 24,942 1130 0.6613
#265

#265 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 %

266 Saint Louis University 44700 80900 0.4472 10,436 1260 0.7504
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

267 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#267

#267 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 %

268 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 45300 45300 0 2,737 1195 0.9281
#268

#268 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 %

269 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86200 0.4662 5,743 1438 0.6343
#269

#269 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 %

270 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#270

#270 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 %

271 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2875 7,886 1271 0.6481
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

272 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0514 44,170 1327 0.4979
#272

#272 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 %

273 Drexel University 48800 83800 0.4176 13,169 1339 0.7944
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

274 Mercer University 49100 63700 0.2293 4,690 1273 0.6889
#274

#274 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 %

275 Stevens Institute of Technology 49200 85800 0.4265 4,236 1445 0.4758
#275

#275 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 %

276 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50700 82600 0.3863 5,558 1292 0.6016
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

277 University of Portland 51000 84800 0.3986 2,986 1277 0.8917
#277

#277 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 %

278 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0398 28,064 1237 0.8598
#278

#278 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 %

279 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1267 41,303 1338 0.7975
#279

#279 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 %

280 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.038 60,710 1278 0.5732
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

281 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3244 6,577 1427 0.48
#281

#281 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 %

282 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

283 Howard University 58400 76900 0.2405 11,519 1208 0.4134
#283

#283 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 %

284 Oregon Institute of Technology 58900 67000 0.1214 5,162 1131 0.9502
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

285 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 59100 61200 0.0349 26,500 1183 0.8857
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

286 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#286

#286 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 %

287 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0335 23,401 1343 0.3834
#287

#287 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 %

288 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63500 63500 0 10,200 1346 0.6507
#288

#288 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 %

289 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

290 University of California-Berkeley 70400 75900 0.0725 33,469 1407 0.1104
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

291 Loyola Marymount University 74800 95600 0.2176 7,273 1353 0.4508
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

292 Gonzaga University 75500 77800 0.0296 5,281 1303 0.8169
#292

#292 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 %

293 The Catholic University of America 76400 82500 0.0739 3,177 1155 0.8278
#293

#293 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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