Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and Majors in the state of Texas 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 Texas.
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 Texas.
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 1283 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

1,283

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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4700 86800 0.9456 4,576 1535 0.0485
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

5 Johns Hopkins University 4800 88600 0.9457 6,356 1543 0.0644
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

6 Rice University 5200 83700 0.9379 4,789 1535 0.08
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

7 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5300 39100 0.8654 34,454 1435 0.1564
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

8 Princeton University 5700 81800 0.9302 5,813 1535 0.0462
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

9 Columbia University in the City of New York 7000 94100 0.9259 9,157 1535 0.0386
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

10 CUNY City College 7700 31200 0.7533 12,982 1169 0.5997
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

11 Vanderbilt University 7900 95000 0.9167 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

12 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9600 30100 0.6802 1,217 1229 0.5405
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

13 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 32,273 1290 0.4183
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

13 University of Notre Dame 10100 86100 0.8826 8,880 1499 0.1127
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

15 Cornell University 10300 92000 0.8877 16,128 1521 0.0841
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

15 Duke University 10300 93500 0.8902 6,523 1539 0.0571
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

17 Austin Community College District 11100 24200 0.5419 35,600 0 0.4666
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Community College District
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

35,600

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

46.7 %

17 Brigham Young University 11100 29000 0.6168 32,221 1374 0.6919
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

19 University of Guam 11300 21000 0.463 2,617 0 1
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

20 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

21 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.863 2,775 1427 0.3145
#21

#21 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 %

22 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11900 27200 0.5632 40,754 1391 0.3915
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

23 Southern Utah University 12000 21100 0.4306 13,126 1140 0.8179
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

24 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12200 34300 0.6439 37,140 1442 0.4237
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

25 Tennessee State University 12300 30300 0.5936 5,057 980 0.7018
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

26 New York University 12500 91800 0.8636 29,060 1520 0.0923
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

27 Lehigh University 12600 85700 0.8535 5,911 1436 0.2593
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

28 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12800 41000 0.6885 8,975 1045 0.9721
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

29 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

30 William Jewell College 13200 46900 0.7188 969 1110 0.3836
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

31 The University of Texas at San Antonio 13600 24400 0.4448 31,127 1115 0.8679
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

31 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5825 19,119 1303 0.6356
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

34 Florida Gulf Coast University 13800 20300 0.3194 14,243 1125 0.7675
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

35 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14000 29100 0.5197 1,448 1105 0.61
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

36 Louisiana Tech University 14200 24800 0.428 11,071 1164 0.9073
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

36 The University of Texas at Austin 14200 30700 0.5372 43,165 1335 0.2664
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

38 University of North Florida 14300 22400 0.3621 13,735 1150 0.5324
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

39 West Virginia University 14500 23300 0.3776 18,614 1125 0.778
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

40 University of Idaho 14600 26400 0.4466 9,574 1119 0.7553
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

41 Carnegie Mellon University 14800 87300 0.8302 7,824 1528 0.1166
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

41 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

43 Case Western Reserve University 15100 80400 0.8117 6,528 1485 0.3778
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

43 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

45 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

46 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 27700 0.4405 30,187 1292 0.6015
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

47 University of Southern Indiana 16100 26000 0.3809 5,347 1145 0.9581
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

48 Lamar University 16300 23000 0.2889 8,206 1045 0.857
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

49 University of Arizona 16500 30900 0.4668 45,025 1212 0.8614
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

50 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

51 The University of Texas at El Paso 16800 29500 0.4321 20,609 990 0.999
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

51 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16800 22300 0.2464 24,868 1214 0.796
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

53 Northeastern University 17000 89900 0.8112 22,695 1490 0.0522
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

53 University of Southern California 17000 76000 0.7763 21,023 1485 0.1002
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

55 Arkansas State University 17100 28100 0.3917 9,985 1075 0.7959
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

55 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

57 University of Georgia 17200 27100 0.363 31,514 1336 0.3719
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

58 California State University-Fullerton 17400 20600 0.1548 38,597 0 0.9052
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

59 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

60 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

60 California State University-Sacramento 17700 27200 0.3491 28,226 1015 0.9343
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

62 Tufts University 17800 92400 0.8077 7,126 1507 0.1153
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

63 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 28100 0.3632 20,592 1435 0.1407
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

64 San Francisco State University 18000 33300 0.4594 20,756 1035 0.9615
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

64 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 18000 19000 0.0513 8,320 1074 0.8858
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

66 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4406 2,650 1189 0.7825
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

67 Montana Technological University 18300 27500 0.3344 1,435 1125 0.899
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

67 University of Maine 18300 29000 0.3693 591 1199 0.9684
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Machias, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

69 Angelo State University 18400 35400 0.4791 9,779 1055 0.8301
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

69 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 18400 20300 0.0936 1,919 1245 0.7844
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

69 University of Rhode Island 18400 34400 0.4649 14,376 1148 0.7216
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

69 University of Virginia-Main Campus 18400 78300 0.7651 17,901 1470 0.1681
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

73 The College of New Jersey 18600 38200 0.5126 7,435 1248 0.6235
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

73 University of New Orleans 18600 29500 0.3695 5,476 1125 0.6677
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

75 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

76 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3408 15,650 1164 0.8199
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

77 University of Illinois Chicago 19200 30300 0.366 22,495 1252 0.7735
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

78 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

79 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2698 14,151 1090 0.9387
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

80 San Jose State University 19600 29900 0.3442 28,008 0 0.8461
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

80 Youngstown State University 19600 29300 0.3307 8,436 1065 0.8066
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

82 Cleveland State University 19700 37300 0.4721 9,418 1005 0.913
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

83 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 39400 0.498 19,354 965 0.9125
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

83 Savannah State University 19800 27300 0.2742 2,857 950 0.8368
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

83 University of Mississippi 19800 27000 0.2666 21,585 1182 0.9658
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

86 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2538 8,130 1159 0.9688
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

87 Ohio University-Main Campus 20100 24500 0.1792 19,888 1209 0.8517
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

87 University of Colorado Boulder 20100 30600 0.3431 32,100 1290 0.8115
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

89 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 43700 0.5382 31,035 1366 0.5499
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

90 Farmingdale State College 20300 23000 0.1172 10,007 1145 0.6329
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

90 Texas Southern University 20300 42400 0.5207 6,619 920 0.9335
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

92 South Dakota State University 20500 25200 0.1858 10,728 1120 0.9834
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

93 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20700 36200 0.4279 36,588 1367 0.6535
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

94 Marshall University 20800 36300 0.4273 9,165 1065 0.9572
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

94 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20800 69400 0.7007 2,705 1292 0.6239
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

96 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

96 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1861 9,762 1110 0.9496
#96

#96 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 %

98 Bluefield State University 21000 38900 0.4599 1,249 1000 0.8722
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

98 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

98 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21000 38100 0.4483 11,365 1216 0.8816
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

98 Western Michigan University 21000 32300 0.3499 13,860 1104 0.846
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

102 University of Miami 21200 70800 0.7009 13,250 1406 0.189
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

103 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5956 1,062 1070 0.8795
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

104 Northern Arizona University 21700 32000 0.3209 22,991 1145 0.8961
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

105 University of Florida 22300 44000 0.4936 36,567 1399 0.242
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

106 Florida State University 22500 23100 0.026 32,711 1360 0.2422
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

107 Bradley University 22800 50900 0.5521 3,596 1174 0.7675
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

108 University of Memphis 23000 26400 0.129 15,770 1075 0.7203
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

108 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

110 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 33600 0.3067 65,450 1203 0.8989
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

111 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

111 Texas Tech University 23500 27000 0.1289 32,580 1200 0.7265
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

113 Georgia Southern University 23600 23800 0.0084 23,618 1065 0.8789
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

113 University of Central Florida 23600 31400 0.2482 59,649 1280 0.4471
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

115 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.339 25,535 1193 0.9294
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

116 University at Buffalo 24300 34000 0.2853 20,360 1303 0.7418
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

117 Illinois Institute of Technology 24400 71600 0.6595 3,135 1299 0.5493
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

118 King's College 24700 63000 0.6076 1,568 1180 0.9305
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

119 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2581 8,838 1159 0.8316
#119

#119 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 %

120 LeTourneau University 25100 54200 0.5367 3,184 1178 0.3801
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

120 New Jersey Institute of Technology 25100 32200 0.2204 10,200 1346 0.6507
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

120 Saint Martin's University 25100 67000 0.6255 1,210 1055 0.898
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

123 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 25200 76300 0.67 7,703 1105 0.9556
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

123 Montana State University 25200 31400 0.1974 15,053 1184 0.8214
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

123 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 25200 39200 0.3572 28,674 980 0.9401
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

126 Temple University 25300 36300 0.3033 21,428 1245 0.8045
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

127 Dordt University 25400 52300 0.5142 1,695 1195 0.7116
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

128 University of Arkansas 25500 27700 0.0788 28,859 1179 0.7431
#128

#128 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 %

128 West Texas A & M University 25500 27100 0.059 6,930 1060 0.5863
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

130 California State University-Fresno 25600 35900 0.2868 21,430 995 0.9638
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

131 Iowa State University 25700 43300 0.4068 25,628 1207 0.8866
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

131 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5036 1,238 1159 0.604
#131

#131 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 %

133 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5501 1,155 1110 0.867
#133

#133 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 %

133 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

135 University of Kansas 26000 42000 0.3807 22,085 1176 0.9348
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

136 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

136 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1207 0.7813
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

138 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,337 1144 0.9691
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

138 Southern University and A & M College 26200 32900 0.2039 6,571 960 0.4987
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

140 California State University-Northridge 26300 36600 0.2809 32,499 1005 0.9219
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

140 Norwich University 26300 70900 0.6293 2,642 1209 0.7361
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

142 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26500 32800 0.1918 4,421 1099 0.8555
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

142 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 26500 39000 0.3204 2,233 930 0.9036
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

142 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4802 1,927 1105 0.8013
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

142 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26500 36500 0.2741 27,082 1099 0.8459
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

146 Trine University 26600 56100 0.526 4,157 1209 0.8469
#146

#146 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 %

147 University of Houston 26800 35200 0.2389 39,257 1249 0.7392
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

148 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 26900 38200 0.2957 2,371 1189 0.9808
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

148 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26900 39100 0.3116 5,912 1149 0.6212
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

148 University of Missouri-St Louis 26900 37200 0.2767 12,151 1154 0.5716
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

151 Fairmont State University 27300 32000 0.1471 3,060 1005 0.9924
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

152 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27400 31600 0.1324 2,170 1264 0.8525
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

153 Indiana State University 27500 30900 0.1101 6,224 1140 0.8077
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

153 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 27500 40900 0.3278 3,469 1080 0.9215
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

155 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1448 8,281 1124 0.8568
#155

#155 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 %

156 Oregon Institute of Technology 27800 36400 0.237 5,162 1131 0.9502
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

156 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27800 40300 0.31 20,418 1375 0.5808
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

158 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#158

#158 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 %

159 Alabama A & M University 28200 42800 0.3409 5,845 940 0.6622
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

159 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1294 18,567 1214 0.7764
#159

#159 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 %

161 California State University-Long Beach 28300 38400 0.2634 35,843 1135 0.4628
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

161 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28300 41900 0.3245 42,604 1336 0.6056
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

161 University of Alabama in Huntsville 28300 28300 0 6,800 1245 0.6857
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

164 University of Alabama at Birmingham 28500 28500 0 12,382 1242 0.8842
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

164 University of Louisville 28500 29100 0.0206 17,086 1148 0.7941
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

166 Clarkson University 28600 78000 0.6335 2,296 1302 0.7736
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

166 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

166 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5924 4,223 1224 0.9579
#166

#166 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 %

169 Florida Atlantic University 28700 39200 0.268 24,942 1130 0.6613
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

169 Lipscomb University 28700 57600 0.5016 3,327 1214 0.6774
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

171 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2145 31,253 1272 0.773
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

171 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0704 5,025 990 0.7496
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

173 George Fox University 29000 67100 0.5682 3,401 1193 0.9351
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

173 Montana State University-Northern 29000 32000 0.0938 982 990 0.9562
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

173 Rochester Institute of Technology 29000 78100 0.6288 14,267 1363 0.6693
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

173 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3985 3,422 1154 0.7572
#173

#173 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 %

177 Lincoln University 29100 40900 0.2884 1,707 920 0
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

178 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 29300 81000 0.6379 5,558 1292 0.6016
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

179 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0977 11,013 1159 0.9202
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

180 Messiah University 29600 54100 0.4531 2,618 1241 0.7897
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

180 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29600 31800 0.0686 6,270 1140 0.8726
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

182 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

182 University of North Dakota 29900 32500 0.0825 11,033 1150 0.769
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

182 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

185 Ohio Northern University 30300 61100 0.5036 2,592 1289 0.7335
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

186 California State University-Chico 30500 41000 0.2563 13,392 1117 0.9158
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

186 Carroll College 30500 59800 0.4898 1,062 1209 0.7264
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

186 University of South Alabama 30500 35000 0.1286 9,241 1140 0.7096
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

189 South Carolina State University 30600 41600 0.2644 2,950 865 0.8262
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

190 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30900 33100 0.0665 19,701 1214 0.8749
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

191 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31200 39500 0.2099 14,576 1179 0.6967
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

192 Michigan Technological University 31300 34700 0.098 6,022 1256 0.8353
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

193 Portland State University 31400 43000 0.2694 15,960 1176 0.9091
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

193 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

195 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 31500 42400 0.2571 21,947 1335 0.3122
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

196 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31600 41100 0.2314 25,255 1134 0.737
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

197 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 39200 0.1873 10,206 1190 0.7218
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

198 North Carolina A & T State University 32000 36400 0.1207 12,216 1020 0.4617
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

199 Old Dominion University 32100 35700 0.1009 17,746 1205 0.9036
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

200 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

201 Rockhurst University 32600 62500 0.4789 2,304 1124 0.7089
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

201 Widener University 32600 75300 0.5668 2,811 1155 0.8402
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

203 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

204 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32800 38500 0.1481 7,890 1105 0.2056
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

204 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3018 3,523 1193 0.3942
#204

#204 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 %

204 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4013 28,422 1335 0.4167
#204

#204 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 %

207 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33000 54600 0.3954 12,122 1283 0.8296
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

208 University of Dayton 33100 64100 0.4836 7,737 1284 0.6566
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

209 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.0928 8,426 1235 0.8876
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

210 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#210

#210 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 %

211 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.0855 12,897 1110 0.9133
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

212 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34200 74600 0.5419 2,315 1382 0.7686
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

212 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 34200 46200 0.2599 8,553 1054 0.8688
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

214 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

215 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

215 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

217 Morgan State University 34500 37200 0.0726 9,027 965 0.8223
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

217 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4791 12,276 1379 0.653
#217

#217 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 %

219 Colorado State University Pueblo 34600 37800 0.0842 5,086 1000 0.9821
#219

#219 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 %

220 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

221 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.366 4,916 1247 0.6488
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

221 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

223 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

224 The University of Texas at Arlington 35300 42400 0.1674 31,112 1130 0.8129
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

225 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35500 49600 0.2841 1,809 1109 0.9484
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

226 Virginia Military Institute 35600 65900 0.4595 1,527 1218 0.7125
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

227 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4397 4,050 1225 0.8778
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

228 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35900 43500 0.1748 13,179 1110 0.8883
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

229 Boise State University 36000 48800 0.2623 24,030 1025 0.8721
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

230 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36100 56300 0.3584 5,552 1305 0.7255
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

231 Colorado School of Mines 36300 59800 0.3932 5,852 1396 0.596
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

231 University of the Pacific 36300 72100 0.4967 3,249 1298 0.7132
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

233 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36400 41600 0.1245 5,187 1005 0.9229
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

234 Prairie View A & M University 36600 39600 0.0758 8,056 955 0.7441
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

235 Pennsylvania College of Technology 36800 45500 0.1913 4,264 1130 0.7423
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

235 The University of Texas at Tyler 36800 46700 0.212 7,683 1120 0.9402
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

237 Lawrence Technological University 37100 67800 0.4526 2,579 1155 0.7403
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

238 Benedictine College 37500 50800 0.2619 2,391 1229 0.7645
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

239 University of Connecticut 37600 41800 0.1005 19,388 1324 0.5395
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

240 Seattle University 38500 69800 0.4482 4,103 1256 0.7703
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

240 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2855 14,346 1139 0.8797
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

242 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

242 University of New Haven 38600 64900 0.405 4,903 1180 0.6038
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

244 Hofstra University 39200 74600 0.4744 6,581 1323 0.6808
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

245 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39500 48900 0.1922 5,731 1174 0.9064
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

246 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2626 23,920 1390 0.5973
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

247 Wayne State University 39700 45500 0.1274 16,173 1174 0.7786
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

248 San Diego State University 40400 40500 0.0025 34,637 1208 0.3598
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

248 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

250 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

250 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

252 University of Portland 40700 71700 0.4323 2,986 1277 0.8917
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

253 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

254 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

255 Marquette University 41800 75100 0.4435 8,045 1309 0.8134
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

256 New England Institute of Technology 42200 61100 0.3096 1,718 995 0.6673
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

256 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#256

#256 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 %

258 Southern Methodist University 42400 81400 0.4788 7,285 1423 0.6335
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

258 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 42400 42400 0 14,019 1159 0.7781
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

260 Quinnipiac University 42500 79200 0.4633 6,248 1209 0.77
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

261 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0689 44,170 1327 0.4979
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

262 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 52900 0.1853 31,133 1456 0.448
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

263 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3672 3,677 1224 0.577
#263

#263 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43400 52100 0.167 46,815 1339 0.6057
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

265 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4478 4,199 1115 0.7361
#265

#265 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 %

266 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43800 50300 0.1293 34,242 1273 0.7333
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

267 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2311 23,351 1239 0.766
#267

#267 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 %

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 Texas A&M University-College Station 45500 56100 0.1887 60,710 1278 0.5732
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

270 Saint Louis University 46200 74500 0.3799 10,436 1260 0.7504
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

271 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

272 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2883 7,886 1271 0.6481
#272

#272 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 %

273 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47500 85700 0.4455 5,743 1438 0.6343
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

274 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47700 56200 0.1512 3,965 1229 0.9121
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

275 Stevens Institute of Technology 49000 85800 0.4288 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 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

277 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2904 6,044 1270 0.9125
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

278 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0411 22,738 1208 0.8362
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

279 Drexel University 51100 82600 0.3812 13,169 1339 0.7944
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

280 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0407 28,064 1237 0.8598
#280

#280 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 %

281 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

282 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1275 41,303 1338 0.7975
#282

#282 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 %

283 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

284 Santa Clara University 56600 84800 0.3327 6,577 1427 0.48
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

285 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56800 58900 0.0371 26,500 1183 0.8857
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

286 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0369 24,457 1256 0.7847
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

287 Howard University 58300 61600 0.0536 11,519 1208 0.4134
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

288 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0343 23,401 1343 0.3834
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

289 Loyola Marymount University 72500 94300 0.2311 7,273 1353 0.4508
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

290 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

291 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

292 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

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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