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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Colleges in Texas 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 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 4,114 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 Princeton University 4200 82600 0.9492 5,916 1528 0.0442
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

6 Rice University 5800 85000 0.9319 4,807 1528 0.0801
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

7 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 950 1
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7500 90000 0.9171 4,561 1542 0.0456
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

9 Vanderbilt University 7900 96200 0.9174 7,221 1527 0.0586
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

10 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

11 Columbia University in the City of New York 8500 97100 0.9129 9,164 1535 0.0386
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

12 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9006 7,728 1528 0.1107
#12

#12 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 %

13 Houston City College 9300 15100 0.3854 59,451 0 0
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston City College
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$15,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

59,451

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

14 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

15 University of Guam 10000 10700 0.0655 2,524 0 0.9863
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

16 Duke University 10700 93600 0.8859 6,525 1533 0.0524
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

17 Bucknell University 11200 95700 0.8834 3,928 1275 0.322
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

17 University of Notre Dame 11200 86200 0.8705 8,950 1497 0.0938
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

19 San Jacinto Community College 11300 14300 0.2097 33,215 1135 1
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX

Sticker Price

$14,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

33,215

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

20 Cornell University 11500 93100 0.8767 16,138 1528 0.0838
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

20 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0.8396
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

20 Marshall University 11500 33400 0.6555 9,960 1070 0.9663
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

23 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,619 1015 0.9357
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

23 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,675 1415 0.3116
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

25 Indiana State University 11900 25900 0.5414 6,352 1015 0.9157
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

26 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 40,366 1224 0.7577
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

26 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 12000 29100 0.5881 40,996 1399 0.4175
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

28 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12400 25900 0.5216 1,066 1197 0.4449
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

29 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12600 28900 0.5648 8,673 1095 0.9156
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

30 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12800 25700 0.5013 46,627 1366 0.492
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

31 University of North Florida 13000 22400 0.4202 14,837 1124 0.6815
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

32 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13100 49200 0.7339 29,727 990 0.9229
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

33 North Carolina A & T State University 13200 17900 0.2633 12,497 1075 0.5125
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

34 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13500 13500 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#34

#34 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 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 57800 0.7626 39,193 1418 0.4081
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

35 William Jewell College 13700 39800 0.6552 838 1080 0.4105
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

37 Fairmont State University 13900 21400 0.3509 3,090 970 0.9862
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

38 University of Georgia 14000 26600 0.4737 32,824 1348 0.3425
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

39 University of California-Merced 14300 41900 0.6589 8,234 1070 0.9704
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

40 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4515 23,003 1164 0.7367
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

41 Florida Gulf Coast University 14800 20300 0.2703 14,434 1125 0.6344
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

41 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

43 Union College 14900 92400 0.8387 1,954 1399 0.4342
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

44 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,657 1484 0.3778
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

44 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15100 37900 0.6016 8,945 1099 0.975
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

44 University of California-Irvine 15100 38000 0.603 30,260 1333 0.2895
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

47 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,986 1436 0.2896
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

48 Northeastern University 15600 89900 0.8265 22,456 1481 0.0562
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

48 The University of Texas at Tyler 15600 25000 0.3748 8,219 1100 0.9485
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

48 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15600 26900 0.4197 2,477 930 0.9641
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

51 Western Michigan University 15900 32500 0.5114 13,714 1089 0.9121
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

52 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16200 29300 0.4471 8,421 1054 0.9444
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

53 The University of Texas at Arlington 16400 27800 0.4093 32,545 1129 0.799
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

53 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 26200 0.373 22,223 975 0.9994
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

53 University of Kansas 16400 34900 0.5302 22,544 1176 0.9258
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

56 Tennessee State University 16500 39200 0.5786 4,221 990 0.8463
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

57 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,060 1533 0.0769
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

58 Wayne State University 16700 32900 0.4921 16,390 1183 0.8359
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

59 Arkansas State University 16800 28100 0.4023 11,189 1080 0.7818
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

59 Eastern Michigan University 16800 36100 0.5348 10,034 1055 0.7772
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

61 West Virginia University 16900 40900 0.5865 18,206 1120 0.8514
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

62 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 17100 35700 0.5211 12,122 1283 0.8296
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

62 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

64 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

65 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17800 27400 0.3502 27,963 1090 0.8395
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

66 Montana Technological University 17900 30600 0.4145 2,310 1124 0.9799
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

66 University of Louisville 17900 29100 0.3853 17,916 1134 0.7921
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

68 University of Mississippi 18200 27000 0.3258 22,939 1172 0.9738
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

69 Angelo State University 18300 35400 0.4821 10,103 1045 0.7981
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

69 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1113 40,705 960 0.8811
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

69 Central Connecticut State University 18300 34000 0.4613 9,463 1020 0.793
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

69 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 18300 35300 0.4813 1,829 1149 0.945
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

69 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

74 Bluefield State University 19000 27600 0.3111 1,117 990 0.9723
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

75 University of Mary 19200 32600 0.4124 2,821 1175 0.753
#75

#75 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 %

76 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

77 University of New Orleans 19500 27200 0.283 5,419 1040 0.7431
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

78 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19700 78600 0.7492 17,848 1470 0.1565
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

79 Georgia Southern University 19800 20100 0.0149 25,595 1045 0.695
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

79 University of Alabama in Huntsville 19800 30500 0.3506 6,743 1266 0.6292
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

81 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 22,077 965 0.9124
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

81 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.179 26,346 1212 0.8793
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

83 Farmingdale State College 20000 22500 0.1114 10,062 1125 0.6166
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

83 Norwich University 20000 73800 0.7288 2,626 1186 0.7444
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

85 Cleveland State University 20100 30900 0.3491 9,418 1069 0.913
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

86 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

86 Youngstown State University 20200 34000 0.4059 9,687 1120 0.9145
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

88 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,786 1225 0.8689
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

89 South Dakota State University 20400 25200 0.19 10,883 1115 0.9618
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

90 University of Southern California 20500 75900 0.7303 20,768 1499 0.1119
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

90 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

92 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

92 West Texas A & M University 21000 29100 0.2787 7,110 1060 0.6681
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

94 Schreiner University 21200 52600 0.5969 1,302 1000 0.9217
#94

#94 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 %

95 University of Memphis 21300 26400 0.1935 15,538 1080 0.7878
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

96 Milwaukee School of Engineering 21400 70200 0.6956 2,836 1283 0.6711
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

96 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#96

#96 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 %

98 Louisiana Tech University 21700 25300 0.1424 11,071 1189 0.9073
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

98 University of Alaska Anchorage 21700 26400 0.177 9,965 1095 1
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

100 Marian University 21800 59800 0.635 2,378 1085 0.9546
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

101 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,031 1497 0.1082
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

102 Bradley University 22100 50800 0.5649 3,258 1174 0.7459
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

102 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22100 29100 0.241 3,929 1095 0.949
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

104 Florida State University 22300 22900 0.0262 34,271 1369 0.2383
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

105 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,471 1520 0.0906
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

106 University of Florida 22500 43000 0.4765 37,283 1406 0.2033
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

107 California State University-Chico 22600 31000 0.2706 13,599 1054 0.9107
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

108 The University of Alabama 22900 31000 0.2611 35,621 1238 0.7117
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

109 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

110 King's College 23100 63100 0.6343 1,559 1135 0.9193
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

111 San Jose State University 23200 41100 0.4356 29,890 1135 0.8039
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

112 Texas A&M University-College Station 23400 30000 0.2199 60,710 1278 0.5732
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

112 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#112

#112 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 %

112 York College of Pennsylvania 23400 45800 0.4895 3,369 1153 0.7374
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

115 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#115

#115 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 %

116 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24300 90700 0.7321 8,727 1055 0.9703
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

116 University of Arizona 24300 38100 0.3623 43,294 1186 0.8351
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

118 Boise State University 24800 31200 0.2052 25,308 1025 0.8389
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

119 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#119

#119 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 %

120 New Jersey Institute of Technology 25000 30600 0.183 9,827 1329 0.6737
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

121 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,498 1144 0.984
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

122 University of Central Florida 25300 25300 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

122 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25300 40500 0.3754 21,388 1369 0.5945
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

124 University of Arkansas 25400 27700 0.0826 29,252 1179 0.7388
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

125 University of Dayton 25500 64200 0.6029 7,252 1319 0.6659
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

126 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25600 32800 0.2194 19,787 1197 0.8807
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

126 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5047 1,314 1159 0.604
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

128 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

129 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5513 1,155 1110 0.867
#129

#129 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 %

130 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25900 34900 0.2582 4,371 1084 0.865
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

131 Messiah University 26100 54300 0.5191 2,722 1266 0.8107
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

131 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5967 1,920 1174 0.9412
#131

#131 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 %

133 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#133

#133 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 %

133 Northern Arizona University 26200 43200 0.3924 22,203 1129 0.8961
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

135 Clarkson University 26300 78000 0.663 2,163 1283 0.825
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

136 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5278 4,373 1159 0.8548
#136

#136 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 %

137 Kennesaw State University 26600 26600 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

138 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

139 Western Kentucky University 26800 27000 0.0074 13,732 1090 0.9145
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

140 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5183 2,207 1089 0.782
#140

#140 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 %

141 California State University-Northridge 27300 36500 0.2515 32,846 1005 0.9176
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

142 Kansas State University 27400 30400 0.0995 16,555 1163 0.875
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

142 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6701 16,149 1374 0.4879
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

142 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,097 1055 0.88
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

145 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.148 8,217 1124 0.8413
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

145 Saint Martin's University 27600 71100 0.6121 1,189 1103 0.9345
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

147 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

147 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2399 5,288 1138 0.9459
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

149 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 6,933 1466 0.2814
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

150 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28000 33300 0.1589 2,216 1268 0.7987
#150

#150 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 %

150 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 39,353 1080 0.9118
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

152 George Fox University 28100 69400 0.5954 3,530 1168 0.9282
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

153 Alabama A & M University 28300 37700 0.2491 6,370 915 0.5795
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

154 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,691 1074 0.7722
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

154 University of Alabama at Birmingham 28500 28500 0 11,959 1260 0.8818
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

154 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 19,287 1302 0.6924
#154

#154 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 %

154 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9579
#154

#154 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 %

158 Southern University and A & M College 28700 32900 0.1278 6,713 930 0.3512
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

159 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 6,195 1399 0.6069
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

159 University of South Carolina-Columbia 28800 31800 0.0943 31,845 1298 0.5651
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

161 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.4007 3,577 1159 0.7507
#161

#161 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 %

162 Lincoln University 29100 34500 0.1564 1,926 920 0
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

162 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,667 1090 0.9711
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

164 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 29200 83600 0.6505 5,461 1292 0.6189
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

165 Montana State University-Northern 29300 40700 0.2798 919 990 1
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

166 LeTourneau University 29400 54200 0.4573 2,903 1242 0.4879
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

166 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.387 1,366 1035 0.7311
#166

#166 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 %

168 Marquette University 29500 63800 0.5377 8,206 1304 0.7802
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

168 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

170 Montana State University 29700 31900 0.0689 15,142 1184 0.9938
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

170 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

172 Lipscomb University 29900 57800 0.483 3,327 1214 0.6774
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

173 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30100 42200 0.2866 15,735 1069 0.8797
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

174 Southern Utah University 30200 40800 0.2599 13,176 1140 0.9998
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

175 Colorado State University Pueblo 30300 33600 0.098 3,893 1015 0.9839
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

176 Texas Tech University 30500 38900 0.216 34,021 1195 0.6906
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

177 Rochester Institute of Technology 30600 78100 0.608 14,267 1363 0.6693
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

177 The College of New Jersey 30600 45400 0.3257 7,433 1243 0.6148
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

179 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30700 39200 0.2171 13,039 1020 0.894
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

179 University of Toledo 30700 42000 0.269 10,726 1134 0.8889
#179

#179 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 %

181 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,056 1135 0.4543
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

182 San Francisco State University 31000 47700 0.3502 19,444 1035 0.9644
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

182 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0827 11,837 1189 0.8157
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

184 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 31100 38500 0.1923 7,637 1115 0.1865
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

184 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 31100 39900 0.2206 1,278 1025 0.3668
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

186 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 21,028 1450 0.1334
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

186 Michigan Technological University 31200 34700 0.1009 6,009 1247 0.8546
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

186 San Diego State University 31200 36100 0.1357 36,196 1208 0.3741
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

186 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 31200 33500 0.0684 6,045 1193 0.8938
#186

#186 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 %

190 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 31400 43100 0.2717 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

27%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

190 University of Kentucky 31400 36400 0.1373 25,535 1193 0.9294
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

192 Ohio Northern University 31500 63500 0.505 2,706 1203 0.7384
#192

#192 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 %

192 South Carolina State University 31500 41600 0.2427 3,059 925 0.6797
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

194 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31800 41200 0.2284 25,312 1134 0.7395
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

195 Lamar University 31900 38300 0.1672 8,387 1040 0.8353
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

196 Morgan State University 32400 41900 0.2269 9,027 965 0.8223
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

196 Old Dominion University 32400 35700 0.0925 17,504 1205 0.9135
#196

#196 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 %

198 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 32500 40900 0.2054 4,047 1219 0.976
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

198 Rockhurst University 32500 62500 0.4792 1,964 1159 0.9392
#198

#198 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 %

200 Lawrence Technological University 32600 71900 0.5465 2,661 1149 0.8101
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

200 Portland State University 32600 43100 0.2433 14,932 1174 0.8586
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

200 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 32600 34500 0.0551 10,396 1125 0.7162
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

203 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 32700 45300 0.2783 2,848 1135 0.2859
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

203 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

205 Liberty University 33100 44600 0.2578 52,961 1174 0.9898
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

206 Illinois Institute of Technology 33200 75200 0.5587 3,190 1317 0.6187
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

207 Carroll College 33400 60100 0.4443 1,112 1179 0.7093
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

208 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

209 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33600 38200 0.1201 42,565 1339 0.7887
#209

#209 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 %

210 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

211 Auburn University 33800 33800 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

212 Prairie View A & M University 33900 39600 0.1439 9,022 960 0.7836
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

212 Wilkes University 33900 61900 0.4516 2,055 1188 0.9397
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

214 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34100 41100 0.1702 6,209 1144 0.6424
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

214 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8548
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

216 University of the Pacific 34300 71500 0.5206 3,097 1313 0.6905
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

217 University of Rhode Island 34700 46400 0.2519 14,466 1197 0.7456
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

218 Pennsylvania College of Technology 34800 45300 0.232 4,526 1130 1
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

219 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 32,041 1324 0.4358
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

220 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#220

#220 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 %

221 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

222 Temple University 35800 56400 0.3654 21,031 1172 0.8622
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

223 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

223 University of Missouri-St Louis 35900 61100 0.4131 12,798 1157 0.1421
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

225 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36000 56300 0.3603 5,687 1305 0.7863
#225

#225 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 %

226 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 47500 0.2381 8,513 1160 0.9261
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

227 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36300 41600 0.1271 5,386 995 0.9092
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

228 Hofstra University 36600 76900 0.524 6,599 1369 0.7267
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

229 Texas Southern University 36800 42500 0.1342 6,844 915 0.9691
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

230 California State University-Fresno 37000 43800 0.1552 21,954 995 0.9526
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

231 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

232 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

233 Benedictine College 37500 50800 0.2619 2,404 1241 0.9812
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

234 Virginia Military Institute 37800 70900 0.4668 1,496 1184 0.7412
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

235 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38000 66300 0.427 31,536 1366 0.5457
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

236 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

237 Manhattan University 38900 74100 0.4749 2,378 1174 0.8216
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

237 Western New England University 38900 69200 0.438 2,616 1199 0.8348
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

239 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#239

#239 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 %

240 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#240

#240 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 %

240 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,530 1140 0.9455
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

242 California Baptist University 39800 65600 0.3933 8,707 1024 0.8139
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

242 University of Maine 39800 45200 0.1195 9,182 1195 0.9562
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

242 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 26,213 1209 0.7778
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

245 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39900 53200 0.25 5,986 1110 0.8916
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

246 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40000 50000 0.2002 35,248 1289 0.6939
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

246 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40000 42500 0.0589 14,249 1084 0.7761
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

248 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

248 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40400 44100 0.0839 13,432 1225 0.8701
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

250 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40500 47500 0.1474 31,127 1115 0.8679
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

251 University of Illinois Chicago 40600 50600 0.1977 24,260 1174 0.7576
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

252 University of New Haven 41200 67300 0.3876 4,969 1219 0.5589
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

253 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41700 83200 0.4988 2,160 1374 0.809
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

254 Seattle University 42400 85300 0.5028 4,370 1299 0.7313
#254

#254 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 %

254 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 56200 0.2456 10,900 1222 0.8914
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

256 Southern Methodist University 42500 89400 0.5247 7,545 1427 0.4764
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$89,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

257 Widener University 43200 79400 0.4561 2,975 1179 0.7093
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

258 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 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 %

258 University at Buffalo 43400 46700 0.0707 21,192 1309 0.8059
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

258 University of Maryland-College Park 43400 53600 0.1904 31,875 1456 0.4503
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

261 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4479 4,123 1124 0.6927
#261

#261 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 %

262 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43800 67900 0.3549 4,182 1317 0.8783
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

263 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 25,626 1150 0.5497
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

264 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

264 Quinnipiac University 44900 79200 0.433 6,610 1250 0.7031
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

266 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46300 86300 0.4633 5,833 1440 0.6725
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

267 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2124 37,985 1390 0.5815
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

268 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2899 7,886 1271 0.6481
#268

#268 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 %

269 Drexel University 47700 83900 0.4315 12,318 1354 0.699
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

269 University of Colorado Boulder 47700 57700 0.1721 32,244 1351 0.7809
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

271 Saint Louis University 48400 80900 0.4015 9,331 1250 0.7499
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

272 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

273 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#273

#273 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 %

274 Stevens Institute of Technology 49500 85800 0.4229 4,206 1430 0.5068
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

275 The University of Texas at Austin 49600 59400 0.165 44,314 1356 0.2222
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

276 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 38,572 1455 0.3659
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

277 University of Portland 50000 84800 0.4104 2,814 1288 0.9178
#277

#277 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 %

278 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

279 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 35,358 1448 0.1642
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

280 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#280

#280 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 %

281 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#281

#281 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 %

282 George Mason University 53200 61000 0.1279 28,862 1271 0.8647
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

283 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#283

#283 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 %

284 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

284 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 24,019 1404 0.5989
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

286 Howard University 55200 66500 0.17 11,519 1208 0.4134
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

287 Santa Clara University 57400 85400 0.3279 6,695 1399 0.4788
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

288 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

289 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58900 61200 0.0374 26,490 1183 0.8863
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

290 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.036 23,401 1343 0.3834
#290

#290 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 %

291 University of California-Davis 68200 69800 0.0229 31,695 1290 0.4435
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

292 Gonzaga University 70700 76600 0.077 4,976 1328 0.7962
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

293 University of California-Berkeley 71100 76100 0.0657 33,513 1407 0.1145
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

294 Loyola Marymount University 77700 95500 0.1863 7,187 1347 0.4821
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

295 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#295

#295 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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