Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Majors

Most Affordable Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Colleges for Michigan Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences majors who live in Michigan.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Michigan.
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
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 North Carolina Central University 7000 27000 0.7416 6,595 971 0.8697
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

971

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

2 Henry Ford College 8600 20800 0.5856 8,695 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,695

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11700 24800 0.5288 6,817 1110 0.882
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

4 California State University-Fresno 12100 19600 0.3819 21,430 995 0.9638
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

5 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

6 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 12800 24500 0.4782 4,250 970 0.9166
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

7 The University of Texas at Austin 13200 30700 0.5697 43,165 1335 0.2664
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

8 California State University-Northridge 13300 23200 0.4263 32,499 1005 0.9219
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

9 East Central University 13600 18500 0.2652 2,644 1055 0.5815
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

10 North Carolina A & T State University 13800 17900 0.2297 12,216 1020 0.4617
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

11 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

12 Illinois State University 14400 28000 0.4872 19,107 1115 0.8815
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

13 Pittsburg State University 14600 25200 0.423 4,491 1055 0.8727
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

14 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

15 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6237 10,219 1095 0.8982
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

16 California State University-Long Beach 15500 25800 0.3993 35,843 1135 0.4628
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

17 Chadron State College 15700 25600 0.3868 1,785 0 0
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,785

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

17 Wayne State College 15700 26400 0.4058 3,902 1075 1
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

19 Southeastern Louisiana University 15800 28600 0.4481 13,206 1125 0.9387
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

20 Mississippi University for Women 16000 21400 0.2527 1,995 1075 1
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,995

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

21 Oakland University 16100 28000 0.4257 12,587 1050 0.8784
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

22 Delta State University 16600 23400 0.2908 1,876 1040 1
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,876

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

23 Southeast Missouri State University 16700 30300 0.4493 7,926 1080 0.6897
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

23 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 16700 26600 0.3728 2,233 930 0.9036
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

25 Jacksonville State University 17100 26600 0.3574 8,663 1065 0.7769
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

26 Central Washington University 17200 22700 0.242 10,033 1060 0.9061
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

27 Eastern Illinois University 17400 27700 0.372 6,785 1020 0.6535
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

28 Alabama A & M University 17700 35300 0.4979 5,845 940 0.6622
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

29 Morgan State University 18100 19700 0.0813 9,027 965 0.8223
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

30 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18200 28800 0.3683 7,353 1085 0.9077
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

31 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.3954 15,650 1164 0.8199
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

31 Texas Southern University 19000 42400 0.5514 6,619 920 0.9335
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

33 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1704 25,628 1207 0.8866
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

33 Ohio University-Main Campus 20100 24500 0.1792 19,888 1209 0.8517
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

35 Carson-Newman University 20200 51700 0.6092 1,606 1110 0.9045
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

36 Montana State University 21000 27100 0.2248 15,053 1184 0.8214
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

37 Olivet Nazarene University 21300 88800 0.7602 2,704 1104 0.5586
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

38 Minnesota State University, Mankato 22000 27100 0.1894 12,897 1110 0.9133
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

39 Henderson State University 22900 35900 0.3625 1,493 990 0.8192
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

40 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

41 Fort Valley State University 23500 38900 0.3956 2,558 940 0.628
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,558

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

42 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24700 42300 0.4158 1,905 965 0.5754
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

43 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

44 Southern University and A & M College 26100 32900 0.207 6,571 960 0.4987
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

45 Norfolk State University 26200 40300 0.3501 5,510 950 0.8746
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

46 Texas Woman's University 26500 41300 0.3584 10,034 1055 0.9613
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

47 Seattle Pacific University 27800 62600 0.556 1,776 1188 0.8339
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

48 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0961 28,064 1237 0.8598
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

49 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

50 South Carolina State University 30400 41600 0.2692 2,950 865 0.8262
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

51 University of Houston 31100 35200 0.1166 39,257 1249 0.7392
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

52 San Francisco State University 31200 45200 0.3099 20,756 1035 0.9615
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

53 Freed-Hardeman University 31700 35100 0.097 1,878 1180 0.9061
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

54 Bridgewater College 32100 40200 0.2009 1,407 1174 0.9172
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,407

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

55 Sam Houston State University 32200 39900 0.193 17,787 1030 0.9026
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

56 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

57 Stephen F Austin State University 33800 42800 0.2103 9,129 1060 0.7445
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

58 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

58 California State University-Sacramento 34400 44900 0.234 28,226 1015 0.9343
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

60 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

61 University of Montevallo 35900 46700 0.2312 2,545 1124 0.5579
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,545

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

55.8 %

62 University of Central Arkansas 36300 38400 0.0541 8,268 1110 0.8949
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

63 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0539 8,838 1159 0.8316
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

64 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 62000 0.3936 31,035 1366 0.5499
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

65 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

66 University of Wyoming 38800 43800 0.1158 8,130 1159 0.9688
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

67 SUNY Oneonta 40500 45300 0.1059 4,681 1190 0.6959
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

68 Union University 42000 64100 0.3445 1,934 1242 0.6016
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

69 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

70 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

71 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

72 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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