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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Civil Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,063 1319 0.206
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3900 93300 0.9581 4,561 1542 0.0456
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Princeton University 4200 83400 0.9496 5,916 1528 0.0442
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

7 Bellevue College 5200 5200 0.0006 12,485 0 1
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA

Sticker Price

$5,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

12,485

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

8 California State University-Los Angeles 5700 69100 0.9179 22,077 965 0.9124
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

9 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6100 40700 0.8492 35,358 1448 0.1642
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

10 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

10 Northwestern University 8000 94200 0.9152 9,060 1533 0.0769
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

10 Vanderbilt University 8000 98200 0.9189 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 26,629 1168 0.9212
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

14 California State University-Northridge 8400 36500 0.7714 32,846 1005 0.9176
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

14 University of Notre Dame 8400 89100 0.9055 8,950 1497 0.0938
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

16 Carnegie Mellon University 8800 90900 0.9027 7,728 1528 0.1107
#16

#16 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 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 98000 0.9095 9,164 1535 0.0386
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

18 Florida Atlantic University 9500 26900 0.648 25,626 1150 0.5497
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

19 Portland State University 9800 26100 0.6249 14,932 1174 0.8586
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

20 Rice University 9900 92500 0.8933 4,807 1528 0.0801
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

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

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

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

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

23 University of California-Merced 10400 48200 0.7844 8,234 1070 0.9704
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

24 Indiana State University 10600 25900 0.5917 6,352 1015 0.9157
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

25 Cornell University 10800 93700 0.8846 16,138 1528 0.0838
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

26 Savannah State University 11000 50900 0.7842 2,966 950 1
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

27 Southern Utah University 11100 51400 0.784 13,176 1140 0.9998
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

27 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

29 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11200 26000 0.5698 22,313 1341 0.2996
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

29 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11200 36600 0.6936 27,963 1090 0.8395
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

31 Arkansas State University 11500 28400 0.596 11,189 1080 0.7818
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

31 Eastern Washington University 11500 28700 0.5996 7,640 1045 0.8526
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

33 Lafayette College 11600 91000 0.8721 2,675 1415 0.3116
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

33 Marshall University 11600 27800 0.5822 9,960 1070 0.9663
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

35 California State University-Fresno 11800 19600 0.4015 21,954 995 0.9526
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

36 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12000 32800 0.6338 46,627 1366 0.492
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

36 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12000 39000 0.6915 17,848 1470 0.1565
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

38 University of Illinois Chicago 12100 30200 0.6002 24,260 1174 0.7576
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

39 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

40 Louisiana Tech University 12700 42900 0.7038 11,071 1189 0.9073
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

41 Virginia Military Institute 12900 34400 0.6255 1,496 1184 0.7412
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

42 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13000 29300 0.5563 8,421 1054 0.9444
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

43 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 26500 0.5051 13,039 1020 0.894
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

43 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13100 40500 0.6765 29,727 990 0.9229
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

45 Montana State University-Northern 13200 47500 0.7216 919 990 1
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

46 North Carolina A & T State University 13400 17900 0.2521 12,497 1075 0.5125
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

47 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 13500 13500 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#47

#47 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 %

48 University of North Florida 13600 30500 0.554 14,837 1124 0.6815
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

48 William Jewell College 13600 57500 0.764 838 1080 0.4105
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13800 21300 0.352 18,667 1090 0.9711
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

52 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14100 60900 0.7687 1,278 1025 0.3668
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

53 Youngstown State University 14300 28400 0.4963 9,687 1120 0.9145
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

54 New York University 14400 92100 0.8437 29,471 1520 0.0906
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

54 San Francisco State University 14400 47700 0.6983 19,444 1035 0.9644
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

56 Eastern Michigan University 14500 33900 0.5714 10,034 1055 0.7772
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

56 University of Guam 14500 23500 0.3837 2,524 0 0.9863
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

58 Bucknell University 14700 95700 0.8468 3,928 1275 0.322
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

58 University of Memphis 14700 26400 0.444 15,538 1080 0.7878
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

60 Florida Gulf Coast University 14800 20300 0.2703 14,434 1125 0.6344
#60

#60 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 %

60 Western Michigan University 14800 26500 0.4419 13,714 1089 0.9121
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

62 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14900 30100 0.5056 2,477 930 0.9641
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

63 Case Western Reserve University 15100 92800 0.8369 6,657 1484 0.3778
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

63 West Virginia University 15100 73100 0.7931 18,206 1120 0.8514
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

65 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15300 71500 0.7863 15,735 1069 0.8797
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

66 Stanford University 15400 1932000 0.9921 7,346 1542 0.038
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

67 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.399 5,386 995 0.9092
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

67 Texas State University 15500 26700 0.4188 39,353 1080 0.9118
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

69 Bluefield State University 15600 45000 0.6539 1,117 990 0.9723
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

69 University of Mississippi 15600 27000 0.4221 22,939 1172 0.9738
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

71 California State University-Chico 15700 23500 0.3316 13,599 1054 0.9107
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

72 Florida State University 15800 23000 0.3133 34,271 1369 0.2383
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

73 Duke University 16000 98600 0.8376 6,525 1533 0.0524
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

73 University of Kansas 16000 34900 0.5416 22,544 1176 0.9258
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

75 University of Florida 16100 22500 0.2843 37,283 1406 0.2033
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

76 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

77 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4251 29,340 1374 0.3954
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

78 Tennessee State University 16500 55800 0.7044 4,221 990 0.8463
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

78 Union College 16500 93300 0.8231 1,954 1399 0.4342
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

80 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 16600 90700 0.817 8,727 1055 0.9703
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

81 The University of Texas at El Paso 16700 38700 0.5678 22,223 975 0.9994
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

82 Georgia Southern University 16900 49700 0.6601 25,595 1045 0.695
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

83 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 17100 26500 0.3561 23,003 1164 0.7367
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

84 University of Colorado Boulder 17200 31800 0.4578 32,244 1351 0.7809
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

85 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4171 60,710 1278 0.5732
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

85 University of Louisville 17400 29100 0.4024 17,916 1134 0.7921
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

85 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

88 New Jersey Institute of Technology 17500 31500 0.4445 9,827 1329 0.6737
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

89 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17600 20700 0.1497 8,673 1095 0.9156
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

89 University of South Alabama 17600 22400 0.2147 9,530 1140 0.9455
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

91 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17700 44100 0.5989 13,432 1225 0.8701
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

91 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17700 44200 0.6002 1,829 1149 0.945
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

93 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 45800 0.6097 3,369 1153 0.7374
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

94 Morgan State University 18000 42200 0.5739 9,027 965 0.8223
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

95 California State University-Sacramento 18100 27700 0.3472 28,619 1015 0.9357
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

95 Northeastern University 18100 90000 0.7987 22,456 1481 0.0562
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

95 University of Arkansas 18100 28500 0.3674 29,252 1179 0.7388
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

98 Kennesaw State University 18300 27400 0.3318 46,069 1119 0.7944
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

98 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#98

#98 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 %

100 San Jose State University 18500 41100 0.5494 29,890 1135 0.8039
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

101 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18600 25200 0.2616 7,088 1100 0.7448
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

102 Fairmont State University 18700 30900 0.3948 3,090 970 0.9862
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

102 The University of Texas at Austin 18700 28100 0.3341 44,314 1356 0.2222
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

102 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18700 30500 0.3866 6,743 1266 0.6292
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

105 California State University-Fullerton 19000 41600 0.5435 40,705 960 0.8811
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

105 University of Rhode Island 19000 33900 0.4396 14,466 1197 0.7456
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

107 Idaho State University 19200 39100 0.5094 10,834 0 0.8396
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

107 University of Mary 19200 32600 0.4124 2,821 1175 0.753
#107

#107 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 %

109 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

109 Lehigh University 19400 89800 0.7841 5,986 1436 0.2896
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

111 Norwich University 19500 100600 0.8065 2,626 1186 0.7444
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

112 Alabama A & M University 19600 51200 0.6169 6,370 915 0.5795
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

113 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#113

#113 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 %

114 Farmingdale State College 20300 22500 0.098 10,062 1125 0.6166
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

115 University of Southern California 20400 76400 0.7334 20,768 1499 0.1119
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

116 University of Houston 20500 28400 0.2785 40,366 1224 0.7577
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

117 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20600 35200 0.4144 8,513 1160 0.9261
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

117 Syracuse University 20600 83600 0.7536 16,149 1374 0.4879
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

119 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

120 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20900 40600 0.4869 37,985 1390 0.5815
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

121 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#121

#121 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 %

122 South Carolina State University 21100 43100 0.5108 3,059 925 0.6797
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

123 King's College 21200 63100 0.6644 1,559 1135 0.9193
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

123 Schreiner University 21200 52600 0.5968 1,302 1000 0.9217
#123

#123 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 %

123 University of New Orleans 21200 30000 0.2929 5,419 1040 0.7431
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

126 West Texas A & M University 21300 29200 0.2703 7,110 1060 0.6681
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

127 Texas Southern University 21400 38900 0.4499 6,844 915 0.9691
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

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

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

129 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 920 0
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

130 University of the Pacific 22200 73600 0.6985 3,097 1313 0.6905
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

131 Southern University and A & M College 22300 41600 0.4636 6,713 930 0.3512
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

132 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

132 Tufts University 22500 99000 0.7728 7,031 1497 0.1082
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

134 Carroll College 22800 60800 0.6245 1,112 1179 0.7093
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

134 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22800 52400 0.565 3,929 1095 0.949
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

134 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 22800 42500 0.4635 14,249 1084 0.7761
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

137 Point Park University 23300 54300 0.5707 2,498 1144 0.984
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

138 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23400 34900 0.3299 4,371 1084 0.865
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

138 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1392 5,347 1145 0.9581
#138

#138 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 %

140 Marian University 23700 59800 0.6033 2,378 1085 0.9546
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

141 Lamar University 23900 37700 0.3659 8,387 1040 0.8353
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

141 Northern Arizona University 23900 37100 0.3578 22,203 1129 0.8961
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

143 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 24000 34500 0.3046 10,396 1125 0.7162
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

144 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24200 44400 0.4548 1,066 1197 0.4449
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

145 University of Dayton 24300 64400 0.6224 7,252 1319 0.6659
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

145 University of Jamestown 24300 34400 0.2932 1,097 1055 0.88
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

147 Pennsylvania College of Technology 24600 34600 0.2889 4,526 1130 1
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

148 Montana State University 24900 31600 0.2123 15,142 1184 0.9938
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

149 University at Buffalo 25100 34000 0.2618 21,192 1309 0.8059
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

150 Messiah University 25200 54700 0.5393 2,722 1266 0.8107
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

150 University of South Florida 25200 36500 0.3093 39,093 1255 0.4071
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

152 South Dakota State University 25400 28700 0.1144 10,883 1115 0.9618
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

153 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0815 13,433 1145 0.8844
#153

#153 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 %

153 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25700 32900 0.2183 19,787 1197 0.8807
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

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

#155 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 %

156 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#156

#156 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 %

156 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,920 1174 0.9412
#156

#156 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 %

158 University of Alabama at Birmingham 26200 43400 0.396 11,959 1260 0.8818
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

159 Saint Martin's University 26300 100700 0.7388 1,189 1103 0.9345
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$100,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

160 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26400 49600 0.4674 4,047 1219 0.976
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

161 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5277 4,373 1159 0.8548
#161

#161 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 %

161 University of Akron Main Campus 26500 28000 0.0535 11,691 1074 0.7722
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

163 Colorado State University Pueblo 26800 30100 0.1092 3,893 1015 0.9839
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

164 George Fox University 27100 92800 0.7082 3,530 1168 0.9282
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

164 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5183 2,207 1089 0.782
#164

#164 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 %

166 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1272 8,706 1230 0.8906
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

167 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27400 32700 0.1616 2,216 1268 0.7987
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

167 University of Alaska Anchorage 27400 29700 0.077 9,965 1095 1
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

169 California State University-Long Beach 27500 38800 0.2912 36,056 1135 0.4543
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

169 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

171 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.1479 8,217 1124 0.8413
#171

#171 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 %

172 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0884 9,762 1110 0.9496
#172

#172 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 %

172 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2397 5,288 1138 0.9459
#172

#172 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 %

174 Central Connecticut State University 28200 30400 0.0725 9,463 1020 0.793
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

175 Wayne State University 28300 46800 0.3956 16,390 1183 0.8359
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

176 Walla Walla University 28400 51700 0.4506 1,314 1159 0.604
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

177 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9579
#177

#177 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 %

178 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1027 29,335 1222 0.9015
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

179 Clarkson University 28900 78000 0.6296 2,163 1283 0.825
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

179 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.4006 3,577 1159 0.7507
#179

#179 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 %

181 Clemson University 29000 37100 0.2177 23,401 1343 0.3834
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

181 Cleveland State University 29000 38600 0.2488 9,418 1069 0.913
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

183 University of Connecticut 29100 54200 0.4629 20,056 1329 0.5239
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

184 University of Toledo 29300 32600 0.1007 10,726 1134 0.8889
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

185 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.3869 1,366 1035 0.7311
#185

#185 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 %

186 University of Alaska Fairbanks 29500 36000 0.1806 6,209 1144 0.6424
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

186 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0719 4,525 1000 0.7118
#186

#186 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 %

188 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

189 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0712 23,407 1203 0.799
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

189 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29800 34200 0.1285 31,845 1298 0.5651
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

191 Lawrence Technological University 30500 99100 0.6926 2,661 1149 0.8101
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

192 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30800 36900 0.1661 5,687 1305 0.7863
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

192 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78300 0.6067 14,267 1363 0.6693
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

194 Iowa State University 30900 45200 0.3159 26,346 1212 0.8793
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

194 Prairie View A & M University 30900 39600 0.2196 9,022 960 0.7836
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

196 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0825 11,837 1189 0.8157
#196

#196 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 %

197 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 50300 0.3816 21,028 1450 0.1334
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

198 Michigan Technological University 31200 34700 0.1008 6,009 1247 0.8546
#198

#198 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 %

198 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 31200 33500 0.0682 6,045 1193 0.8938
#198

#198 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 %

200 Western Kentucky University 31300 42800 0.269 13,732 1090 0.9145
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

201 Ohio Northern University 31500 63500 0.5049 2,706 1203 0.7384
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

202 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.107 10,103 1045 0.7981
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

203 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31700 51700 0.3856 10,594 1193 0.6493
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

204 Marquette University 31800 75900 0.581 8,206 1304 0.7802
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

205 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32300 54400 0.4062 35,248 1289 0.6939
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

206 Liberty University 32500 44700 0.2729 52,961 1174 0.9898
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

206 Rockhurst University 32500 62500 0.4792 1,964 1159 0.9392
#206

#206 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 %

206 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

206 Villanova University 32500 92900 0.6504 6,933 1466 0.2814
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

210 San Diego State University 32600 37100 0.1214 36,196 1208 0.3741
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

211 University of Idaho 32800 34400 0.0466 9,656 1104 0.7476
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

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

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

212 Seattle University 32900 85300 0.6141 4,370 1299 0.7313
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

212 Wilkes University 32900 61900 0.4691 2,055 1188 0.9397
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

215 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 33500 63200 0.4697 2,848 1135 0.2859
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

215 Harding University 33500 47800 0.2988 3,536 1184 0.7052
#215

#215 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 %

217 Illinois Institute of Technology 33900 75200 0.5493 3,190 1317 0.6187
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

218 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

219 California Baptist University 34400 69800 0.5069 8,707 1024 0.8139
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

220 The College of New Jersey 34900 46400 0.2479 7,433 1243 0.6148
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

221 The University of Texas at San Antonio 35000 46400 0.2454 31,127 1115 0.8679
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

222 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 35200 38500 0.0857 7,637 1115 0.1865
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

223 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,056 1183 0.8994
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

224 Western New England University 35600 70600 0.4955 2,616 1199 0.8348
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

225 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3735 5,794 1232 0.6529
#225

#225 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 %

226 Bradley University 35800 60300 0.4064 3,258 1174 0.7459
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

226 Temple University 35800 57200 0.3739 21,031 1172 0.8622
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

228 University of Missouri-St Louis 35900 61100 0.413 12,798 1157 0.1421
#228

#228 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 %

229 Texas Tech University 36000 41000 0.122 34,021 1195 0.6906
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

230 Colorado School of Mines 36200 62900 0.4247 6,195 1399 0.6069
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

230 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0593 9,187 1163 0.7613
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

232 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36300 54000 0.3278 32,041 1324 0.4358
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

233 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

234 Rowan University 37200 53600 0.3058 17,157 1204 0.7654
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

235 Benedictine College 37500 52500 0.2855 2,404 1241 0.9812
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

236 Widener University 37700 79400 0.5254 2,975 1179 0.7093
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

237 University of Arizona 37800 40200 0.0597 43,294 1186 0.8351
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

237 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.057 25,054 1225 0.7762
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

237 Washington State University 37800 53600 0.2946 21,400 1131 0.861
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

240 University of St Thomas 37900 74800 0.4933 6,270 1299 0.8548
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

241 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38000 66700 0.4304 31,536 1366 0.5457
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

242 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 38100 55500 0.3138 12,122 1283 0.8296
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

243 Montana Technological University 38300 51500 0.2565 2,310 1124 0.9799
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

244 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2674 19,093 1205 0.8363
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

245 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#245

#245 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 %

245 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 40300 0.0149 26,213 1209 0.7778
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

247 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 40000 59200 0.3241 5,986 1110 0.8916
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

247 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1167 8,138 1163 0.9695
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

249 Drexel University 40100 86400 0.5362 12,318 1354 0.699
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

249 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 40100 83500 0.5196 2,160 1374 0.809
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

251 Boise State University 40200 50100 0.1974 25,308 1025 0.8389
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

252 University of Maine 40600 42800 0.0514 9,182 1195 0.9562
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

253 Old Dominion University 42100 50500 0.1663 17,504 1205 0.9135
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

254 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 55300 0.2371 21,388 1369 0.5945
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

255 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 63300 0.3303 10,900 1222 0.8914
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

256 Saint Louis University 42800 84300 0.492 9,331 1250 0.7499
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

257 University of Maryland-College Park 43300 58500 0.2596 31,875 1456 0.4503
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

258 Florida Institute of Technology 43500 68700 0.3678 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 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4478 4,123 1124 0.6927
#258

#258 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 %

260 George Mason University 43600 61400 0.2901 28,862 1271 0.8647
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

261 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0926 16,555 1163 0.875
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

261 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 71800 0.3886 4,182 1317 0.8783
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

263 LeTourneau University 44400 57300 0.225 2,903 1242 0.4879
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

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 %

265 University of New Haven 46000 70700 0.3492 4,969 1219 0.5589
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

266 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2898 7,886 1271 0.6481
#266

#266 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 %

267 The University of Texas at Arlington 47500 57100 0.1681 32,545 1129 0.799
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

268 University of Delaware 48100 62400 0.2296 19,287 1302 0.6924
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

269 Stevens Institute of Technology 48700 86200 0.4352 4,206 1430 0.5068
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

270 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3019 3,327 1214 0.6774
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

270 University of Kentucky 48800 59900 0.1844 25,535 1193 0.9294
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

272 The University of Texas at Tyler 49000 57000 0.1404 8,219 1100 0.9485
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

273 Quinnipiac University 49100 79700 0.3841 6,610 1250 0.7031
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

274 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#274

#274 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 %

275 University of Portland 50000 84800 0.4103 2,814 1288 0.9178
#275

#275 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 %

276 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50200 85400 0.4124 5,461 1292 0.6189
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

277 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50900 63800 0.2021 42,565 1339 0.7887
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

278 Manhattan University 51100 72900 0.2989 2,378 1174 0.8216
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

279 University of Georgia 52100 52100 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

280 University of California-Berkeley 52200 76600 0.3185 33,513 1407 0.1145
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

281 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3858 5,833 1440 0.6725
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

282 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#282

#282 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 %

283 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 63400 0.1546 24,019 1404 0.5989
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

284 The University of Alabama 53700 58000 0.0741 35,621 1238 0.7117
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

285 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

286 Howard University 55200 88500 0.3764 11,519 1208 0.4134
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

287 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58400 63600 0.0818 42,604 1336 0.6056
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

288 Hofstra University 59200 83300 0.2894 6,599 1369 0.7267
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

289 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

290 Loyola Marymount University 64000 100200 0.3613 7,187 1347 0.4821
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

291 University of California-Davis 68200 69900 0.0243 31,695 1290 0.4435
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

292 Santa Clara University 69400 85400 0.1873 6,695 1399 0.4788
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

293 Gonzaga University 71200 75300 0.0544 4,976 1328 0.7962
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

294 University of California-Irvine 71900 75000 0.0413 30,260 1333 0.2895
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

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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