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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Majors in the state of Tennessee for 2027

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Considering a degree in Civil Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Civil Engineering majors who live in Tennessee.
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 Tennessee.
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 1,063 1319 0.206
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 93300 0.9592 4,561 1542 0.0456
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Princeton University 4300 83400 0.9484 5,916 1528 0.0442
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

7 California State University-Los Angeles 5600 69100 0.9194 22,077 965 0.9124
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

8 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6300 40700 0.8443 35,358 1448 0.1642
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

9 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7000 41500 0.8321 38,572 1455 0.3659
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

10 Lafayette College 7700 91000 0.9149 2,675 1415 0.3116
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

11 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

11 Northwestern University 8000 94200 0.9152 9,060 1533 0.0769
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

11 Vanderbilt University 8000 97600 0.9184 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

14 California State University-Northridge 8600 22000 0.6096 32,846 1005 0.9176
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

14 University of Notre Dame 8600 89100 0.9033 8,950 1497 0.0938
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8700 98000 0.9115 9,164 1535 0.0386
#16

#16 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

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

17 Carnegie Mellon University 8800 90900 0.9028 7,728 1528 0.1107
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

18 Florida Atlantic University 9700 26900 0.6405 25,626 1150 0.5497
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

19 Rice University 9900 92500 0.8933 4,807 1528 0.0801
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

20 Portland State University 10000 26100 0.6176 14,932 1174 0.8586
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

21 University of Central Florida 10100 31700 0.6821 60,083 1289 0.428
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

22 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10200 41400 0.7537 8,945 1099 0.975
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

23 University of California-Merced 10300 40600 0.7466 8,234 1070 0.9704
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

24 Cornell University 10700 93700 0.8857 16,138 1528 0.0838
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

24 University of Guam 10700 10700 0 2,524 0 0.9863
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

26 Savannah State University 11100 50900 0.7822 2,966 950 1
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

26 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

28 Southern Utah University 11300 51400 0.7801 13,176 1140 0.9998
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

28 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11300 36600 0.6909 27,963 1090 0.8395
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

30 Arkansas State University 11400 28400 0.5995 11,189 1080 0.7818
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

31 Marshall University 11700 39800 0.7059 9,960 1070 0.9663
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

32 California State University-Fresno 11900 19600 0.3918 21,954 995 0.9526
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

33 Louisiana Tech University 12800 42900 0.7015 11,071 1189 0.9073
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

34 Virginia Military Institute 12900 34400 0.6255 1,496 1184 0.7412
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

35 Montana State University-Northern 13000 47500 0.7258 919 990 1
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

35 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

37 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 40500 0.674 29,727 990 0.9229
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

38 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13300 26500 0.4975 13,039 1020 0.894
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

38 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13300 29300 0.5461 8,421 1054 0.9444
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

40 North Carolina A & T State University 13500 17900 0.2465 12,497 1075 0.5125
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

40 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13500 13500 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$13,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

42 William Jewell College 13700 57500 0.7622 838 1080 0.4105
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

44 University of North Florida 13800 22400 0.3844 14,837 1124 0.6815
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

44 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

46 University of South Florida 14000 22400 0.3754 39,093 1255 0.4071
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 14000 35000 0.5996 18,667 1090 0.9711
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

48 University of Houston 14100 21800 0.3531 40,366 1224 0.7577
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

49 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14200 60900 0.767 1,278 1025 0.3668
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

50 San Francisco State University 14400 47700 0.6983 19,444 1035 0.9644
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

50 Youngstown State University 14400 28400 0.4928 9,687 1120 0.9145
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

52 Bucknell University 14600 95700 0.8479 3,928 1275 0.322
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

53 Eastern Michigan University 14700 33900 0.5658 10,034 1055 0.7772
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

53 University of Memphis 14700 26400 0.4441 15,538 1080 0.7878
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

55 Murray State University 14800 27000 0.4534 8,217 1124 0.8413
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

56 Western Michigan University 14900 26500 0.4381 13,714 1089 0.9121
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

57 Case Western Reserve University 15000 92800 0.838 6,657 1484 0.3778
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

58 Central Connecticut State University 15100 34200 0.5582 9,463 1020 0.793
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

59 Florida Gulf Coast University 15400 20300 0.2408 14,434 1125 0.6344
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

60 Stanford University 15500 1932000 0.992 7,346 1542 0.038
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

60 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15500 54400 0.7156 15,735 1069 0.8797
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

60 West Virginia University 15500 73100 0.7876 18,206 1120 0.8514
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

63 Bluefield State University 15600 45000 0.6539 1,117 990 0.9723
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

64 University of Mississippi 15700 27000 0.4184 22,939 1172 0.9738
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

65 California State University-Chico 15800 23500 0.3273 13,599 1054 0.9107
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

65 Texas State University 15800 26100 0.3945 39,353 1080 0.9118
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

67 Duke University 15900 98600 0.8386 6,525 1533 0.0524
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

68 Montana Technological University 16000 29600 0.4588 2,310 1124 0.9799
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

69 Union College 16100 93300 0.8274 1,954 1399 0.4342
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

69 University of Kansas 16100 34900 0.539 22,544 1176 0.9258
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

69 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 16100 30100 0.4657 2,477 930 0.9641
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

72 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 16200 24200 0.3312 7,637 1115 0.1865
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

73 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

74 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 38700 0.5755 22,223 975 0.9994
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

75 Tennessee State University 16600 55900 0.7031 4,221 990 0.8463
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

76 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 16900 90700 0.8137 8,727 1055 0.9703
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

76 Georgia Southern University 16900 20100 0.1588 25,595 1045 0.695
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

78 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 17000 41200 0.588 25,312 1134 0.7395
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

79 Indiana State University 17100 32400 0.4724 6,352 1015 0.9157
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

79 The University of Texas at Tyler 17100 24900 0.3129 8,219 1100 0.9485
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

81 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4174 60,710 1278 0.5732
#81

#81 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

57.3 %

81 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

83 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17500 26300 0.3348 19,787 1197 0.8807
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

84 University of Louisville 17600 29100 0.3956 17,916 1134 0.7921
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

85 New Jersey Institute of Technology 17700 31500 0.4382 9,827 1329 0.6737
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

86 California State University-Sacramento 17800 30700 0.42 28,619 1015 0.9357
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

86 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17800 44200 0.5979 1,829 1149 0.945
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

88 Prairie View A & M University 17900 25400 0.2953 9,022 960 0.7836
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

88 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17900 28900 0.3812 8,673 1095 0.9156
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

88 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17900 44100 0.5944 13,432 1225 0.8701
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

88 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 45800 0.6097 3,369 1153 0.7374
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

92 Morgan State University 18100 42200 0.5715 9,027 965 0.8223
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

92 University of Alabama at Birmingham 18100 28500 0.3653 11,959 1260 0.8818
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

94 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

94 Northeastern University 18200 90000 0.7976 22,456 1481 0.0562
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

96 Kennesaw State University 18400 26700 0.3108 46,069 1119 0.7944
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

97 Fairmont State University 18600 30900 0.398 3,090 970 0.9862
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

97 San Jose State University 18600 41100 0.5469 29,890 1135 0.8039
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

99 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18700 57800 0.6763 2,848 1135 0.2859
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

99 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18700 25200 0.2576 7,088 1100 0.7448
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

101 San Diego State University 18900 28900 0.3461 36,196 1208 0.3741
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

101 The University of Texas at Austin 18900 28100 0.327 44,314 1356 0.2222
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

103 California State University-Fullerton 19000 41600 0.5438 40,705 960 0.8811
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

104 Idaho State University 19300 39100 0.5069 10,834 0 0.8396
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

104 Lehigh University 19300 89800 0.7852 5,986 1436 0.2896
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

106 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

106 University of Mary 19400 32600 0.4063 2,821 1175 0.753
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

108 Alabama A & M University 19600 51200 0.6162 6,370 915 0.5795
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

109 Norwich University 19700 100600 0.8045 2,626 1186 0.7444
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

110 Farmingdale State College 20400 22500 0.0935 10,062 1125 0.6166
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

111 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2262 23,003 1164 0.7367
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

111 Syracuse University 20500 83600 0.7548 16,149 1374 0.4879
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

113 University of Southern California 20600 76400 0.7308 20,768 1499 0.1119
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

114 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20700 35200 0.4116 8,513 1160 0.9261
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

114 North Dakota State University 20700 25700 0.1942 9,762 1110 0.9496
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

114 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

114 University of Rhode Island 20700 47400 0.5634 14,466 1197 0.7456
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

118 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20900 26100 0.1989 31,845 1298 0.5651
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

119 Schreiner University 21100 52600 0.5981 1,302 1000 0.9217
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

120 South Carolina State University 21200 43100 0.5085 3,059 925 0.6797
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

120 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21200 39200 0.4594 10,900 1222 0.8914
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

122 King's College 21300 63100 0.6628 1,559 1135 0.9193
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

122 Rowan University 21300 41300 0.4845 17,157 1204 0.7654
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

122 University of New Orleans 21300 30000 0.2896 5,419 1040 0.7431
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

125 Texas Southern University 21400 38900 0.4499 6,844 915 0.9691
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

125 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

125 West Texas A & M University 21400 29200 0.2669 7,110 1060 0.6681
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

128 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

129 Boise State University 22000 31200 0.295 25,308 1025 0.8389
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

129 The University of Texas at San Antonio 22000 27800 0.2084 31,127 1115 0.8679
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

131 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 920 0
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

131 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 22100 49600 0.5541 4,047 1219 0.976
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

133 Florida State University 22300 23000 0.0305 34,271 1369 0.2383
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

134 Southern University and A & M College 22400 41600 0.4612 6,713 930 0.3512
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

134 University of the Pacific 22400 73600 0.6958 3,097 1313 0.6905
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

136 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

136 Tufts University 22500 99000 0.7728 7,031 1497 0.1082
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

136 University of Florida 22500 42900 0.4753 37,283 1406 0.2033
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

139 University of Virginia-Main Campus 22600 80400 0.7186 17,848 1470 0.1565
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

140 Carroll College 22700 60800 0.6262 1,112 1179 0.7093
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

141 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22800 52400 0.565 3,929 1095 0.949
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

142 The University of Alabama 23000 33400 0.3112 35,621 1238 0.7117
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

142 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 23000 42500 0.4588 14,249 1084 0.7761
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

144 Point Park University 23300 54300 0.5707 2,498 1144 0.984
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

144 University of Southern Indiana 23300 27200 0.1432 5,347 1145 0.9581
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

146 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23600 34900 0.3242 4,371 1084 0.865
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

146 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23600 34500 0.3162 10,396 1125 0.7162
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

148 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

149 Marian University 23800 59800 0.6016 2,378 1085 0.9546
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

149 Northern Arizona University 23800 47000 0.4931 22,203 1129 0.8961
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

151 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

152 Lamar University 24100 37700 0.3606 8,387 1040 0.8353
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

153 University of Jamestown 24200 34400 0.2964 1,097 1055 0.88
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

154 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

154 University of Dayton 24400 64400 0.6209 7,252 1319 0.6659
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

156 Tennessee Technological University 24800 33700 0.2643 9,187 1163 0.7613
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

157 Messiah University 25200 54700 0.5393 2,722 1266 0.8107
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

157 University at Buffalo 25200 34000 0.2589 21,192 1309 0.8059
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

159 South Dakota State University 25300 28700 0.1183 10,883 1115 0.9618
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

160 Temple University 25400 36100 0.2966 21,031 1172 0.8622
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

161 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5059 1,314 1159 0.604
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

162 Pennsylvania College of Technology 25700 45500 0.4354 4,526 1130 1
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

163 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5525 1,155 1110 0.867
#163

#163 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 %

164 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#164

#164 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 %

164 University of Arkansas 26100 28500 0.0839 29,252 1179 0.7388
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

164 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5968 1,920 1174 0.9412
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

167 Lipscomb University 26300 70000 0.624 3,327 1214 0.6774
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

168 Saint Martin's University 26400 100700 0.7378 1,189 1103 0.9345
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$100,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

169 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5279 4,373 1159 0.8548
#169

#169 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 %

170 Texas Tech University 27100 27100 0 34,021 1195 0.6906
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

170 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5194 2,207 1089 0.782
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

172 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27200 40600 0.33 42,604 1336 0.6056
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

172 University of Georgia 27200 27200 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

174 George Fox University 27300 92800 0.706 3,530 1168 0.9282
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

175 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

175 Western Kentucky University 27500 27500 0 13,732 1090 0.9145
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

177 California State University-Long Beach 27600 38800 0.2886 36,056 1135 0.4543
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

178 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27900 33300 0.162 2,216 1268 0.7987
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

179 University of Hartford 28400 70100 0.5943 4,223 1224 0.9579
#179

#179 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 %

179 Wayne State University 28400 46800 0.3934 16,390 1183 0.8359
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

181 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 36500 0.2194 11,691 1074 0.7722
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

181 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 19,287 1302 0.6924
#181

#181 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 %

183 Marquette University 28600 63800 0.5518 8,206 1304 0.7802
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

184 University of Detroit Mercy 28700 48100 0.4029 3,577 1159 0.7507
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

185 Cleveland State University 28800 38600 0.254 9,418 1069 0.913
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

185 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.216 31,253 1272 0.773
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

187 New York University 29000 92100 0.6851 29,471 1520 0.0906
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

188 Clarkson University 29200 78000 0.6258 2,163 1283 0.825
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

189 William Penn University 29300 48000 0.3892 1,366 1035 0.7311
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

190 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 29400 43100 0.3181 22,313 1341 0.2996
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

190 Harding University 29400 47800 0.3848 3,536 1184 0.7052
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

190 Western Illinois University 29400 31800 0.0754 4,525 1000 0.7118
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

193 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

194 University of Missouri-St Louis 30500 61100 0.5007 12,798 1157 0.1421
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

195 University of Alabama in Huntsville 30600 41800 0.2682 6,743 1266 0.6292
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

195 University of Toledo 30600 42000 0.2715 10,726 1134 0.8889
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

197 Lawrence Technological University 30700 99100 0.6905 2,661 1149 0.8101
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

198 Iowa State University 30800 45200 0.3183 26,346 1212 0.8793
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

199 Rochester Institute of Technology 30900 78300 0.6054 14,267 1363 0.6693
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

199 University of North Dakota 30900 33700 0.0858 11,837 1189 0.8157
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

201 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 50300 0.3816 21,028 1450 0.1334
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

201 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 31100 33500 0.0715 6,045 1193 0.8938
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

203 Ohio Northern University 31400 63500 0.5066 2,706 1203 0.7384
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

204 Angelo State University 31500 35400 0.1101 10,103 1045 0.7981
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

204 University of Kentucky 31500 36500 0.1371 25,535 1193 0.9294
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

206 Michigan Technological University 32000 34700 0.0777 6,009 1247 0.8546
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

207 Liberty University 32400 44700 0.2752 52,961 1174 0.9898
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

207 Old Dominion University 32400 35700 0.0925 17,504 1205 0.9135
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

209 North Carolina State University 32600 54800 0.4052 29,340 1374 0.3954
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

210 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4761 1,964 1159 0.9392
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

210 Villanova University 32700 92900 0.6483 6,933 1466 0.2814
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

212 Milwaukee School of Engineering 32900 72600 0.5465 2,836 1283 0.6711
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

213 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.466 2,055 1188 0.9397
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

214 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

215 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33500 38200 0.1228 42,565 1339 0.7887
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

216 Illinois Institute of Technology 34000 75200 0.548 3,190 1317 0.6187
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

217 University of Minnesota Duluth 34100 39000 0.1256 8,706 1230 0.8906
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

218 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34200 35300 0.0322 32,041 1324 0.4358
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

219 California Baptist University 34300 69800 0.5084 8,707 1024 0.8139
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

219 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

221 University of Vermont 34400 66300 0.4808 12,159 1372 0.7304
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

222 University of Idaho 34600 48700 0.2895 9,656 1104 0.7476
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

223 University of Nevada-Reno 34900 45800 0.2381 20,204 1109 0.8313
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

224 Auburn University 35000 35000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

224 University of Illinois Chicago 35000 51300 0.3177 24,260 1174 0.7576
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

226 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35200 37600 0.0637 13,433 1145 0.8844
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

226 The College of New Jersey 35200 46400 0.2414 7,433 1243 0.6148
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

226 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

229 Western New England University 35400 70600 0.4984 2,616 1199 0.8348
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

230 Cedarville University 35600 57000 0.3754 5,794 1232 0.6529
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

231 Bradley University 35900 60300 0.4047 3,258 1174 0.7459
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

231 Missouri University of Science and Technology 35900 56300 0.3622 5,687 1305 0.7863
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

233 Colorado School of Mines 36200 62900 0.4247 6,195 1399 0.6069
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

234 University of Alaska Fairbanks 36800 41600 0.1153 6,209 1144 0.6424
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

234 University of South Alabama 36800 40200 0.0847 9,530 1140 0.9455
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

236 University of Connecticut 37000 66200 0.4414 20,056 1329 0.5239
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

237 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37200 41600 0.1056 5,386 995 0.9092
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

238 Colorado State University Pueblo 37300 40700 0.0834 3,893 1015 0.9839
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

239 Benedictine College 37400 52500 0.2874 2,404 1241 0.9812
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

240 Washington State University 37700 53600 0.2967 21,400 1131 0.861
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

240 Widener University 37700 79400 0.5254 2,975 1179 0.7093
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

242 University of St Thomas 37900 74800 0.4933 6,270 1299 0.8548
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

243 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 38000 55500 0.3156 12,122 1283 0.8296
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

244 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38200 66700 0.4274 31,536 1366 0.5457
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

245 Mississippi State University 39000 53400 0.2695 19,093 1205 0.8363
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

245 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39000 44400 0.1215 1,066 1197 0.4449
#245

#245 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 %

247 Stony Brook University 39600 53000 0.2527 18,616 1410 0.4818
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

248 University of Alaska Anchorage 39800 42200 0.0568 9,965 1095 1
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

249 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39900 40300 0.0099 26,213 1209 0.7778
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

249 University of Wyoming 39900 45300 0.1191 8,138 1163 0.9695
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

251 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 40000 59200 0.3241 5,986 1110 0.8916
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

252 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 40100 83500 0.5196 2,160 1374 0.809
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

253 Drexel University 40300 86400 0.5339 12,318 1354 0.699
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

254 University of Maine 40800 42800 0.0468 9,182 1195 0.9562
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

255 Seattle University 42400 85300 0.5028 4,370 1299 0.7313
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

256 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42500 55300 0.2316 21,388 1369 0.5945
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

257 Saint Louis University 42600 84300 0.4944 9,331 1250 0.7499
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

258 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68700 0.3694 4,279 1234 0.5796
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

259 Merrimack College 43400 78800 0.4492 4,123 1124 0.6927
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

259 University of Maryland-College Park 43400 58500 0.2579 31,875 1456 0.4503
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

261 George Mason University 43500 61400 0.2917 28,862 1271 0.8647
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

262 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43800 71800 0.39 4,182 1317 0.8783
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

263 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0928 16,555 1163 0.875
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

264 LeTourneau University 44300 57300 0.2267 2,903 1242 0.4879
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

265 University of New Haven 45800 70700 0.352 4,969 1219 0.5589
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

266 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

267 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47200 66500 0.2915 7,886 1271 0.6481
#267

#267 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 %

268 The University of Texas at Arlington 47600 57100 0.1663 32,545 1129 0.799
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

269 Stevens Institute of Technology 48600 86200 0.4363 4,206 1430 0.5068
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

270 Quinnipiac University 48900 79700 0.3866 6,610 1250 0.7031
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

271 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

272 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49400 58800 0.1599 25,054 1225 0.7762
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

273 University of Portland 49800 84800 0.4127 2,814 1288 0.9178
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,814

Est. Median SAT

1,288

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

274 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50000 85400 0.4147 5,461 1292 0.6189
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

275 Manhattan University 51100 72900 0.2989 2,378 1174 0.8216
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

276 University of Utah 51300 53700 0.0446 29,335 1222 0.9015
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

277 Ohio State University-Main Campus 51500 64400 0.2003 46,627 1366 0.492
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

278 University of Iowa 52000 54400 0.044 23,407 1203 0.799
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

279 University of California-Berkeley 52400 76600 0.3159 33,513 1407 0.1145
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

280 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 52800 86300 0.3882 5,833 1440 0.6725
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

281 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

282 University of Colorado Boulder 55200 70900 0.2208 32,244 1351 0.7809
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

283 Howard University 55300 88500 0.3753 11,519 1208 0.4134
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

284 Oregon Institute of Technology 58600 67000 0.1253 5,288 1138 0.9459
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

285 University of Missouri-Columbia 59200 61600 0.0389 25,141 1256 0.7613
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

286 Hofstra University 59300 83300 0.2882 6,599 1369 0.7267
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

287 Clemson University 61300 63700 0.0376 23,401 1343 0.3834
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

288 Loyola Marymount University 63700 100200 0.3643 7,187 1347 0.4821
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

289 University of California-Davis 68000 69900 0.0272 31,695 1290 0.4435
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

290 Santa Clara University 69300 85400 0.1885 6,695 1399 0.4788
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

291 Gonzaga University 70700 77700 0.0901 4,976 1328 0.7962
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

292 University of California-Irvine 71900 75000 0.0413 30,260 1333 0.2895
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

293 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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