Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Geography, Geography, Other Colleges for Minnesota Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Geography?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in Minnesota.
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 Minnesota.
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 Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

2 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

3 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

4 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

5 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,129 1075 0.9399
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

6 Southern Utah University 10200 22200 0.5416 13,126 1140 0.8179
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

7 Colgate University 10500 95800 0.8901 3,193 1488 0.1388
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

8 Marshall University 11000 33400 0.6705 9,146 1065 0.9573
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

9 Fayetteville State University 11100 20300 0.4526 6,074 945 0.8215
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,074

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

10 California State University-Fresno 11200 19600 0.4277 21,954 995 0.9526
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

11 Northern Arizona University 11600 27900 0.5837 22,990 1090 0.8961
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

12 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.5771 20,885 1420 0.1534
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

12 Vassar College 11700 92400 0.8736 2,462 1499 0.1857
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

14 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11800 33200 0.6437 2,292 1005 0.6063
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

15 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12100 24900 0.5132 5,661 1085 0.982
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

15 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12100 25000 0.5153 31,127 1115 0.8679
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

17 University of Chicago 12200 95500 0.872 7,598 1535 0.0448
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

18 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12600 19300 0.3472 10,084 1055 0.8572
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

19 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24300 0.4762 6,785 985 0.6535
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

19 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12700 26500 0.5202 12,507 1010 0.8897
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

21 California State University-San Bernardino 12800 30800 0.5851 15,365 990 0.9374
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

22 Saginaw Valley State University 13000 28600 0.5472 6,135 1055 0.7207
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

23 University of California-Santa Barbara 13100 43000 0.6953 23,181 1354 0.3297
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

24 Mount Holyoke College 13200 89900 0.8534 2,178 1449 0.3603
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

25 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

26 Middlebury College 13700 89900 0.8477 2,760 1499 0.1075
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32900 0.5832 38,040 1418 0.452
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

28 Northern Illinois University 14100 30400 0.5355 11,348 1070 0.6979
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

29 Central Michigan University 14300 37800 0.621 10,193 1095 0.8982
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

30 Arkansas Tech University 14400 27400 0.4748 8,145 1035 0.9589
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

31 California State University-San Marcos 14500 24700 0.4137 14,977 1040 0.951
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

31 Salisbury University 14500 28700 0.4951 6,288 1250 0.8747
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

33 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4478 22,364 1159 0.7504
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

34 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14900 22400 0.3343 4,213 1124 0.8949
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

35 Texas State University 15000 25500 0.412 36,236 1100 0.8932
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

35 Wayne State College 15000 20300 0.2611 3,902 0 0
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

37 Western Michigan University 15200 26500 0.4268 13,027 1115 0.846
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

38 California State University-East Bay 15500 30100 0.4857 9,909 940 0.9739
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

38 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

40 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8609
#40

#40 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 %

41 Appalachian State University 15700 19500 0.195 19,560 1190 0.9014
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

41 James Madison University 15700 28900 0.4573 20,973 1260 0.7152
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

43 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3949 15,650 1164 0.8169
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

43 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

45 Portland State University 16000 26100 0.3857 15,414 1094 0.9087
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

46 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27600 0.417 28,820 1035 0.9399
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

47 Eastern Michigan University 16300 36100 0.5476 10,470 1055 0.7964
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

48 West Liberty University 16400 32100 0.4898 1,934 1035 0.9727
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

48 West Virginia University 16400 40900 0.5987 18,206 1125 0.89
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

50 Worcester State University 16600 36700 0.5478 4,868 1157 0.8799
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

51 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16700 26300 0.3635 19,701 1214 0.8749
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

52 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

53 University of Louisville 17300 29100 0.4059 17,086 1148 0.7941
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

53 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 17300 21300 0.1856 9,501 1195 0.755
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,501

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

55 Keene State College 17500 32100 0.4539 2,725 1085 0.9033
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

55 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4159 60,710 1278 0.5743
#55

#55 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

57.4 %

55 Wright State University-Main Campus 17500 26600 0.3425 7,505 1073 0.9633
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17600 22200 0.2076 11,994 1090 0.865
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

59 University at Albany 17800 30800 0.4221 12,666 1223 0.691
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

60 College of Staten Island CUNY 17900 54300 0.6703 10,051 1064 0.9234
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

61 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

62 Towson University 18300 29900 0.3876 16,264 1098 0.8197
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

62 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

64 California State University-Fullerton 18400 20600 0.1045 38,760 1090 0.9052
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

64 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

66 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19000 21200 0.1016 4,880 1124 0.8172
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

67 University of Nevada-Reno 19100 28200 0.3224 19,117 1134 0.7371
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

68 University of Maine at Farmington 19200 33700 0.4309 1,677 1124 0.9672
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

69 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

70 Olivet Nazarene University 19500 62200 0.6869 2,711 1104 0.5586
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

71 California State University-Los Angeles 19600 38000 0.4843 19,586 965 0.9125
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

72 Central Connecticut State University 19700 29500 0.332 8,170 1075 0.7333
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

72 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19700 32100 0.3861 6,306 1214 0.9075
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

74 Youngstown State University 19900 34000 0.4147 9,400 1115 0.8445
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

75 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 20100 23800 0.1534 3,184 1069 0.7539
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

76 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 39900 0.489 5,255 1109 0.7295
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

77 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20700 24900 0.1687 5,823 1115 0.8619
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

77 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2594 8,130 1179 0.9688
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

79 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20800 27600 0.2467 11,756 1124 0.8698
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

80 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1312 7,711 1129 0.9274
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

81 Louisiana Tech University 21300 26100 0.1841 10,881 1189 0.864
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

82 Plymouth State University 21400 35100 0.3905 3,182 980 0.8754
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

82 Rocky Mountain College 21400 52000 0.5882 851 1075 0.6961
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

82 University of Mary Washington 21400 47100 0.5453 3,660 1283 0.7978
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

85 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 21500 21500 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

86 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

87 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

88 California State University-Chico 22200 31000 0.2835 13,792 1075 0.9272
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

89 Concordia University-Nebraska 22500 61100 0.631 3,000 1130 0.8572
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

90 Florida State University 22600 32400 0.3029 32,720 1360 0.2422
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

91 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6867 2,522 1163 0.6268
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

91 Indiana University-Southeast 22800 25900 0.1215 3,276 1090 0.8446
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

93 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 28,008 1124 0.8461
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

94 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

94 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 23100 25300 0.087 7,490 1140 0.918
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

96 Central Washington University 23200 27900 0.1687 10,317 1045 0.9062
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

97 Saint Cloud State University 23400 26300 0.1103 8,738 1079 0.948
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

98 Aquinas College 23500 53400 0.5604 1,088 1035 0.8988
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

99 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23600 34400 0.3139 14,783 1124 0.8096
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

100 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

101 University of Kentucky 23800 36400 0.3453 25,534 1193 0.9294
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

102 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

102 Indiana State University 23900 32400 0.2625 6,224 1020 0.8077
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

104 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

105 Park University 24400 31300 0.2208 4,657 1035 0.6904
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

106 University at Buffalo 24600 34000 0.2765 20,359 1303 0.7418
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

107 Pennsylvania Western University 24700 34400 0.2817 7,586 1045 0.9433
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

108 University of Minnesota Duluth 24800 31100 0.2042 8,426 1235 0.8875
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

109 Gustavus Adolphus College 25000 75500 0.6692 1,905 1273 0.6099
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

110 California State University-Stanislaus 25300 36800 0.3126 8,455 950 0.9814
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

111 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

111 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1279 0.848
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

111 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25500 34900 0.2697 4,371 1084 0.865
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

114 Salem State University 25900 43200 0.4007 4,867 1075 0.9588
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

115 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#115

#115 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 %

116 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

117 California State University-Northridge 26900 36500 0.2641 32,756 1005 0.9345
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

118 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

119 University of Central Arkansas 27100 31200 0.1329 8,268 1110 0.8949
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

120 University of Arizona 27200 38100 0.2862 44,848 1233 0.8614
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

120 University of North Dakota 27200 29800 0.0889 11,033 1150 0.769
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

122 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

123 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

123 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

125 University of North Alabama 27700 37300 0.2574 7,662 1140 0.8731
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,662

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

126 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

127 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

128 Weber State University 28300 33900 0.1651 31,672 0 0
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

129 Elmhurst University 28600 67000 0.5733 3,213 1148 0.7364
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

130 University of North Texas 28700 37400 0.2325 34,458 1114 0.7223
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

131 Jacksonville State University 29000 38200 0.2407 8,663 1069 0.7769
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

131 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0691 22,738 1208 0.8362
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

133 Pittsburg State University 29100 36200 0.1959 4,472 1055 0.8942
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,472

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

134 Montclair State University 29200 36300 0.1957 18,712 1058 0.8789
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

135 Sonoma State University 29300 41200 0.2888 5,272 1050 0.9343
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

135 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 34000 0.1383 30,187 1292 0.6015
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

137 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29600 31600 0.0633 6,835 1090 0.7147
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

138 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29900 42200 0.2913 15,375 1103 0.866
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

139 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

139 University of West Georgia 30000 46800 0.3589 9,103 1040 0.5161
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

141 Jacksonville University 30700 74200 0.5861 2,946 1195 0.5694
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

141 San Francisco State University 30700 47700 0.3565 19,444 1035 0.9644
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

143 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

143 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

143 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31000 33200 0.0648 14,504 1149 0.7637
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

146 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31400 41200 0.2381 25,255 1134 0.7517
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

147 San Diego State University 31500 36100 0.1274 35,782 1208 0.3619
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

148 Ohio Wesleyan University 31700 75700 0.5809 1,525 1281 0.556
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

149 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1214 41,303 1338 0.7975
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

150 Samford University 32500 64600 0.497 4,210 1199 0.8236
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

150 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

152 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

153 Framingham State University 33200 38100 0.1286 2,782 1190 0.8361
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

153 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

155 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

156 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34100 37200 0.0846 13,433 1145 0.8844
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

157 University of St Thomas 34200 64600 0.4709 6,270 1299 0.8536
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

158 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 34300 41600 0.1755 9,302 1125 0.9735
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

159 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

160 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

160 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,123 1189 0.8943
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

162 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

163 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

164 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

165 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

166 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,480 1085 0.8585
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

167 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36400 47500 0.2338 65,450 1203 0.8989
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

168 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

169 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

169 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37300 66300 0.4375 31,035 1366 0.5478
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

171 Hofstra University 38100 76900 0.5045 6,581 1328 0.6808
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

172 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38300 38700 0.0103 14,416 1210 0.8851
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

173 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39500 39800 0.0075 24,868 1214 0.796
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

174 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

175 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40300 42500 0.0518 13,921 1119 0.7468
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

176 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

177 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

178 Western Washington University 42000 51500 0.1846 13,752 1272 0.9325
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

179 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

180 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42600 53900 0.2095 11,355 1222 0.8816
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

181 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

182 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2305 23,329 1239 0.766
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

183 The University of Montana 44500 45000 0.0111 7,891 1225 0.9586
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

184 Georgia College & State University 45200 52400 0.1374 6,006 1165 0.7823
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

185 Illinois State University 45900 49100 0.0642 19,107 1120 0.8815
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

186 University of Houston-Clear Lake 46300 46600 0.0064 6,139 1070 0.9052
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,139

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

187 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2117 37,985 1390 0.5815
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

188 University of Georgia 48800 51600 0.0542 32,399 1382 0.377
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

189 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,188 1254 0.7589
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

190 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

192 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 52300 53700 0.0261 23,920 1397 0.5973
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

193 George Mason University 53700 61000 0.1197 28,334 1268 0.8748
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

194 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

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

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