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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Majors in the state of Massachusetts for 2027

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Considering a degree in Geography?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in Massachusetts.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Geography degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Massachusetts.
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
Geography
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 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 %

3 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

4 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

4 California State University-Northridge 8100 22000 0.6323 32,846 1005 0.9176
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

6 Colgate University 8900 95800 0.9071 3,193 1488 0.1388
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

6 Rhode Island College 8900 63300 0.8593 5,695 995 0.8557
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

8 Indiana State University 9800 32400 0.6978 6,352 1015 0.9157
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

9 Portland State University 9900 43300 0.7719 14,932 1174 0.8586
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

10 Worcester State University 10000 34900 0.713 4,485 1090 0.8799
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,485

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

11 University of Nevada-Reno 10100 45800 0.7802 20,204 1109 0.8313
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

12 Southern Utah University 10800 51400 0.7898 13,176 1140 0.9998
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

13 Middlebury College 10900 94500 0.885 2,640 1499 0.1277
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

14 California State University-Stanislaus 11000 31200 0.648 8,494 950 0.9558
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

15 Marshall University 11100 39800 0.7209 9,960 1070 0.9663
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

16 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 11200 87500 0.8719 14,249 1084 0.7761
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

17 Fayetteville State University 11300 18200 0.3789 6,542 900 0.689
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,542

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

18 California State University-Fresno 11400 19600 0.4172 21,954 995 0.9526
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

19 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11500 56000 0.7946 2,304 990 0.8351
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

20 Eastern Illinois University 11700 24600 0.5237 6,731 1020 0.7073
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

20 Vassar College 11700 93100 0.8744 2,514 1488 0.2093
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

22 Fitchburg State University 11900 33800 0.6476 3,000 1090 0.8885
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

23 Central Connecticut State University 12000 37200 0.6773 9,463 1020 0.793
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

24 Mount Holyoke College 12200 88900 0.8632 2,135 1419 0.3841
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$88,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

25 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

26 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#26

#26 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 %

27 University of Southern Maine 12900 23000 0.4387 5,549 1139 0.8241
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

28 Louisiana Tech University 13100 42900 0.6945 11,071 1189 0.9073
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

29 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13200 38300 0.6547 5,677 985 0.9301
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

30 Aquinas College 13600 86000 0.8418 1,103 1035 0.9726
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$86,000

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

31 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13700 22800 0.3996 11,994 1090 0.8651
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

32 Appalachian State University 14000 25500 0.4512 19,732 1174 0.9388
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

32 Eastern Michigan University 14000 33900 0.5864 10,034 1055 0.7772
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

32 Youngstown State University 14000 28400 0.5069 9,687 1120 0.9145
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

35 Salem State University 14100 38300 0.6315 4,867 1075 0.9588
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

35 San Francisco State University 14100 47700 0.7046 19,444 1035 0.9644
#35

#35 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 %

37 California State University-San Bernardino 14300 32700 0.5625 15,948 1020 0.943
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

38 Arkansas Tech University 14400 31400 0.5406 8,279 1055 0.9747
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

38 Bridgewater State University 14400 28800 0.5002 8,849 1143 0.8798
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

40 California State University-San Marcos 14600 24700 0.4097 15,770 990 0.9513
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

40 University of North Alabama 14600 37300 0.6087 8,078 1124 0.7054
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

42 Sonoma State University 14700 41200 0.6432 4,449 1050 0.9841
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

43 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14800 56900 0.7399 15,735 1069 0.8797
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

44 West Virginia University 14900 73100 0.7959 18,206 1120 0.8514
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

45 Wayne State College 15000 30500 0.509 3,886 0 1
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

46 California State University-Chico 15300 41000 0.6273 13,599 1054 0.9107
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

46 University of West Georgia 15300 24600 0.3784 10,075 1035 0.7995
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

48 Jacksonville State University 15400 38200 0.5964 8,663 1069 0.7769
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

49 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

50 Grand Valley State University 15800 28300 0.441 19,154 1074 0.9271
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

50 Kansas State University 15800 26400 0.4001 16,555 1163 0.875
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15800 22400 0.2952 8,329 1209 0.385
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

53 University of Northern Colorado 16200 39100 0.5859 6,598 1080 0.945
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

54 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#54

#54 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 %

55 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16500 64800 0.7456 22,007 1427 0.1672
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

56 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 25,595 1045 0.695
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

57 Wright State University-Main Campus 16800 26600 0.3688 7,747 1073 0.9617
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

58 University of South Alabama 17000 22400 0.2415 9,530 1140 0.9455
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

59 University of Massachusetts-Boston 17300 89500 0.8064 12,138 1189 0.8379
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

60 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4141 60,710 1278 0.5732
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

61 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17600 29300 0.3987 6,229 1174 0.8942
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

62 University of Arkansas 17700 28400 0.3761 29,252 1179 0.7388
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

63 The University of Texas at Austin 17900 28200 0.3656 44,314 1356 0.2222
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

64 Kennesaw State University 18000 27400 0.3428 46,069 1119 0.7944
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

65 San Jose State University 18100 41100 0.5591 29,890 1135 0.8039
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

65 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 18100 32900 0.4498 19,787 1197 0.8807
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

67 Texas State University 18200 26100 0.3026 39,353 1080 0.9118
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

68 Central Washington University 18300 27900 0.3446 10,033 1060 0.9061
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

68 University of Central Oklahoma 18300 31100 0.412 10,777 1075 0.7812
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

68 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#68

#68 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 %

71 Emory & Henry University 19400 52400 0.6305 1,084 1145 0.8365
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

72 SUNY Oneonta 19500 29300 0.3344 4,815 1090 0.7696
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

73 Pennsylvania Western University 19600 30900 0.3659 7,586 1045 0.9433
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

74 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19700 28300 0.3044 5,063 1069 0.8756
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

75 Sam Houston State University 19800 30300 0.3462 17,822 1035 0.9372
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

76 SUNY Buffalo State University 20100 57800 0.652 5,196 1050 0.8422
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

77 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#77

#77 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 %

78 Syracuse University 20400 83600 0.756 16,149 1374 0.4879
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

78 University of Wyoming 20400 27900 0.2682 8,138 1163 0.9695
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

80 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20800 24900 0.1646 5,823 1115 0.8619
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

81 University of Mary Washington 21300 47400 0.551 3,531 1279 0.7413
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,531

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

82 Rocky Mountain College 21400 52000 0.5882 779 1055 0.7775
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

83 Florida State University 22300 32600 0.3161 34,271 1369 0.2383
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

84 Park University 22500 31300 0.2816 4,657 1035 0.6904
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

84 University of Houston-Clear Lake 22500 42000 0.4648 6,029 1075 0.9173
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

86 Augustana College 22600 72800 0.6891 2,536 1157 0.6628
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

86 Concordia University-Nebraska 22600 85400 0.7356 3,007 1135 0.8572
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

88 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

88 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 22800 30200 0.245 7,753 1140 0.9245
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

90 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22900 34900 0.3443 4,371 1084 0.865
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

91 State University of New York at New Paltz 23700 35700 0.3357 6,113 1279 0.6267
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

91 University of North Texas 23700 37400 0.3661 34,414 1094 0.7089
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

93 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38600 0.3769 24,019 1404 0.5989
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

93 University of Southern Mississippi 24000 27200 0.1176 10,371 1181 0.926
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

95 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24200 30400 0.2038 3,207 1084 0.9751
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

96 University of South Florida 24500 36500 0.3284 39,093 1255 0.4071
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

97 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24900 36900 0.3255 15,273 1115 0.8089
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

97 California State University-Sacramento 24900 29700 0.1615 28,619 1015 0.9357
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

99 Gustavus Adolphus College 26200 75500 0.6529 1,906 1273 0.6099
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

100 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1828 12,118 1070 0.7164
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

101 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,751

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

102 Ball State University 26600 26600 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

103 Weber State University 27200 31600 0.1394 31,672 1075 1
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

104 San Diego State University 27300 37100 0.2644 36,196 1208 0.3741
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

104 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 27300 29600 0.0778 10,743 1075 0.9598
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

106 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#106

#106 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 %

107 Missouri State University-Springfield 28500 41900 0.3195 21,138 1134 0.9039
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

108 University of Northern Iowa 28900 37300 0.2252 7,800 1115 0.9313
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

109 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29300 33000 0.112 7,088 1100 0.7448
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

109 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 34200 0.1431 31,845 1298 0.5651
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

111 California State University-Long Beach 30600 38800 0.2113 36,056 1135 0.4543
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

111 George Mason University 30600 35700 0.1427 28,862 1271 0.8647
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

113 Pittsburg State University 30900 37100 0.1672 4,561 1055 0.5487
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

113 University of North Dakota 30900 33700 0.0858 11,837 1189 0.8157
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

115 Ohio Wesleyan University 31000 75700 0.5902 1,652 1281 0.6441
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

116 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31900 54400 0.4135 35,248 1289 0.6939
#116

#116 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 %

117 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32000 35200 0.0908 32,041 1324 0.4358
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

117 Villanova University 32000 92900 0.6558 6,933 1466 0.2814
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

119 University of Louisville 32200 42100 0.2349 17,916 1134 0.7921
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

120 Liberty University 32400 44700 0.275 52,961 1174 0.9898
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

121 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 32500 41600 0.2187 9,040 1119 0.9666
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

122 University of Idaho 33800 48700 0.3062 9,656 1104 0.7476
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

123 University of California-Santa Barbara 34100 59100 0.4228 23,091 1354 0.382
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

124 George Washington University 34400 81800 0.5796 11,495 1436 0.4713
#124

#124 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 %

125 Salisbury University 34500 41800 0.1748 6,477 1245 0.8826
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

126 Samford University 34600 93800 0.6312 4,210 1199 0.8236
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

127 California State University-Fullerton 35200 37600 0.0636 40,705 960 0.8811
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

127 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35200 37600 0.0637 13,433 1145 0.8844
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

127 The University of Texas at San Antonio 35200 46500 0.2431 31,127 1115 0.8679
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

127 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

131 SUNY College at Geneseo 35500 39400 0.0991 3,943 1275 0.3333
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

132 Temple University 35700 57200 0.3756 21,031 1172 0.8622
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

133 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

134 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

135 Rowan University 36300 53600 0.3226 17,157 1204 0.7654
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

135 Western Michigan University 36300 38500 0.0571 13,714 1089 0.9121
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

137 East Carolina University 36800 42700 0.1381 21,693 1065 0.9003
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

138 University of Connecticut 37000 70600 0.4762 20,056 1329 0.5239
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

138 University of Maine at Farmington 37000 52800 0.2991 1,661 1062 0.9832
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

140 California State University-East Bay 37200 45100 0.1753 9,909 940 0.9739
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

141 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37300 66700 0.4409 31,536 1366 0.5457
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

142 Frostburg State University 37400 42500 0.12 3,436 1095 0.907
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

142 Indiana University-Southeast 37400 40800 0.0833 3,200 1095 0.842
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

144 University of Central Arkansas 37900 40200 0.0595 8,238 1110 0.9157
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

145 Framingham State University 38100 38100 0 2,782 1190 0.8366
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

145 University of St Thomas 38100 74800 0.4906 6,270 1299 0.8548
#145

#145 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 %

147 University of Denver 39200 84100 0.5341 5,766 1292 0.8538
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

147 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39200 40300 0.0273 26,213 1209 0.7778
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

149 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 39600 42800 0.0748 14,657 1190 0.7583
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

150 Elmhurst University 40200 69600 0.4222 3,170 1133 0.7501
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

151 The University of Montana 41100 56800 0.2766 8,014 1184 0.9586
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

152 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42500 63300 0.3285 10,900 1222 0.8914
#152

#152 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 %

153 Montclair State University 43300 47000 0.0788 19,048 1005 0.894
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

154 James Madison University 43400 45000 0.0355 21,358 1259 0.6879
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

155 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4933 11,152 1268 0.4809
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

155 University at Albany 44300 48900 0.0941 12,889 1245 0.7044
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

157 Illinois State University 45700 49100 0.0692 19,513 1115 0.8555
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

157 Towson University 45700 46600 0.0193 16,361 1082 0.8057
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

159 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

160 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

161 Calvin University 47700 57400 0.1689 3,359 1232 0.6791
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

162 University of Georgia 48400 52300 0.0746 32,824 1348 0.3425
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

162 University of Kentucky 48400 59900 0.1927 25,535 1193 0.9294
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

164 University of Arizona 48600 48600 0 43,294 1186 0.8351
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

165 DePaul University 49000 69400 0.2938 14,338 1258 0.878
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

166 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#166

#166 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 %

167 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50500 52900 0.0453 14,834 1149 0.7803
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

168 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50800 63800 0.2038 42,565 1339 0.7887
#168

#168 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 %

169 University of Iowa 52000 54400 0.044 23,407 1203 0.799
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

170 Georgia College & State University 52400 52400 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

171 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 58700 62300 0.0578 8,513 1160 0.9261
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

172 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58800 61200 0.0391 26,490 1183 0.8863
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

173 Hofstra University 59000 83300 0.2918 6,599 1369 0.7267
#173

#173 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 %

174 Indiana University-Bloomington 60600 63000 0.038 38,463 1324 0.7589
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

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

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