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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Majors in Texas for 2027

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Considering a degree in Geography?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in Texas.
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 Texas.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
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 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

4 Houston City College 9300 15100 0.3854 59,451 0 0
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston City College
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$15,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

59,451

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

5 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89900 0.8946 2,135 1419 0.3841
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

6 University of Houston-Clear Lake 10200 10300 0.0106 6,029 1075 0.9173
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$10,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

7 Colgate University 11000 95800 0.8848 3,193 1488 0.1388
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

8 San Jacinto Community College 11300 14300 0.2097 33,215 1135 1
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX

Sticker Price

$14,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

33,215

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

10 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,619 1015 0.9357
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

11 Indiana State University 11900 25900 0.5414 6,352 1015 0.9157
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

12 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 12300 20500 0.3998 5,063 1069 0.8756
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

13 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12600 24900 0.4932 5,677 985 0.9301
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

13 Fayetteville State University 12600 26300 0.5212 6,542 900 0.689
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,542

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

15 The University of Texas at San Antonio 13000 25100 0.4809 31,127 1115 0.8679
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

15 Vassar College 13000 92400 0.8595 2,514 1488 0.2093
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

17 University of South Florida 13400 17100 0.2162 39,093 1255 0.4071
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

17 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13400 24700 0.4577 7,753 1140 0.9245
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

19 University of California-Santa Barbara 13600 43000 0.6837 23,091 1354 0.382
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 57800 0.7626 39,193 1418 0.4081
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

21 Middlebury College 14300 89900 0.841 2,640 1499 0.1277
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

22 Arkansas Tech University 14500 34400 0.5786 8,279 1055 0.9747
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

23 Northern Illinois University 14700 30400 0.5174 12,118 1070 0.7164
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

24 Salisbury University 15000 28700 0.4776 6,477 1245 0.8826
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

25 Wayne State College 15300 20300 0.2463 3,886 0 1
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

26 James Madison University 15600 28900 0.4608 21,358 1259 0.6879
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

26 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

28 Texas State University 15700 25500 0.3859 39,353 1080 0.9118
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

28 Western Michigan University 15700 26500 0.4079 13,714 1089 0.9121
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

30 Ball State University 16100 22400 0.2817 15,950 1185 0.8625
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

31 Jacksonville State University 16200 27000 0.4007 8,663 1069 0.7769
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

31 Weber State University 16200 23600 0.3131 31,672 1075 1
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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

#33 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 %

33 Worcester State University 16300 31700 0.4852 4,485 1090 0.8799
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,485

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

35 Portland State University 16500 26100 0.368 14,932 1174 0.8586
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

36 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

37 Eastern Michigan University 16800 36100 0.5348 10,034 1055 0.7772
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

37 The University of Texas at Austin 16800 28000 0.4016 44,314 1356 0.2222
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

39 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 21,138 1134 0.9039
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

39 West Virginia University 17200 40900 0.5792 18,206 1120 0.8514
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

41 Sam Houston State University 17300 27000 0.36 17,822 1035 0.9372
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

41 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17300 26300 0.3422 19,787 1197 0.8807
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

43 University at Albany 17700 30800 0.4254 12,889 1245 0.7044
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

44 Salem State University 17800 28500 0.3754 4,867 1075 0.9588
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

45 University of Louisville 17900 29100 0.3853 17,916 1134 0.7921
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

46 Wright State University-Main Campus 18000 26600 0.3236 7,747 1073 0.9617
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 18100 21900 0.1737 10,743 1075 0.9598
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

48 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18200 22800 0.202 11,994 1090 0.8651
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

50 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

50 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#50

#50 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 %

52 Central Washington University 18800 22700 0.1716 10,033 1060 0.9061
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

53 The University of Montana 19100 25200 0.2418 8,014 1184 0.9586
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

54 Framingham State University 19200 31000 0.3808 2,782 1190 0.8366
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

55 University of Maine at Farmington 19500 33700 0.422 1,661 1062 0.9832
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

56 University of Central Oklahoma 19600 22700 0.1366 10,777 1075 0.7812
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

57 SUNY Oneonta 19700 29300 0.3276 4,815 1090 0.7696
#57

#57 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 %

58 Georgia Southern University 19800 20100 0.0149 25,595 1045 0.695
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

59 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 22,077 965 0.9124
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

60 Pennsylvania Western University 20000 29000 0.3108 7,586 1045 0.9433
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

61 Central Connecticut State University 20100 29500 0.3185 9,463 1020 0.793
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

61 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45200 0.5559 31,536 1366 0.5457
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

63 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#63

#63 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 %

63 Youngstown State University 20200 34000 0.4059 9,687 1120 0.9145
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

65 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 39900 0.4915 5,196 1050 0.8422
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

66 Emory & Henry University 20500 52400 0.6085 1,084 1145 0.8365
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

67 Eastern Illinois University 20600 28100 0.2663 6,731 1020 0.7073
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

68 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21000 39200 0.4645 10,900 1222 0.8914
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

69 Louisiana Tech University 21700 25300 0.1424 11,071 1189 0.9073
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

70 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

71 Rocky Mountain College 21900 52000 0.5786 779 1055 0.7775
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

72 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,154 1074 0.9271
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

73 Florida State University 22300 22900 0.0262 34,271 1369 0.2383
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

74 Aquinas College 22400 53400 0.581 1,103 1035 0.9726
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

74 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

76 California State University-Chico 22600 31000 0.2706 13,599 1054 0.9107
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

77 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#77

#77 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 %

78 Fitchburg State University 22800 33700 0.3235 3,000 1090 0.8885
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

79 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#79

#79 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 %

80 Concordia University-Nebraska 23100 61100 0.6218 3,007 1135 0.8572
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

80 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

82 San Jose State University 23200 41100 0.4356 29,890 1135 0.8039
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

83 Texas A&M University-College Station 23400 30000 0.2199 60,710 1278 0.5732
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

84 University of Kentucky 23700 36400 0.3487 25,535 1193 0.9294
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

85 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 23800 30400 0.2168 3,207 1084 0.9751
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

86 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,359 1232 0.6791
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

87 University of Arizona 24300 38100 0.3623 43,294 1186 0.8351
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

88 Park University 24600 31300 0.2144 4,657 1035 0.6904
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

89 University at Buffalo 25000 34000 0.2647 21,192 1309 0.8059
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

90 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25100 38300 0.3448 2,304 990 0.8351
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

91 University of Arkansas 25400 27700 0.0826 29,252 1179 0.7388
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

92 California State University-Stanislaus 25700 36800 0.3018 8,494 950 0.9558
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

93 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

93 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

95 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25900 34900 0.2582 4,371 1084 0.865
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

96 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#96

#96 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 %

97 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#97

#97 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 %

98 Kennesaw State University 26600 26600 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

98 University of Georgia 26600 48600 0.4523 32,824 1348 0.3425
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

100 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26700 36800 0.2746 15,273 1115 0.8089
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

100 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

102 California State University-Northridge 27300 36500 0.2515 32,846 1005 0.9176
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

103 Kansas State University 27400 30400 0.0995 16,555 1163 0.875
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

103 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6701 16,149 1374 0.4879
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

105 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#105

#105 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 %

105 University of North Alabama 27500 37300 0.2628 8,078 1124 0.7054
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

107 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 6,933 1466 0.2814
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

108 California State University-San Bernardino 28100 39100 0.2812 15,948 1020 0.943
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

109 California State University-San Marcos 28200 38300 0.2636 15,770 990 0.9513
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

110 Bridgewater State University 28300 35500 0.2032 8,849 1143 0.8798
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

111 Elmhurst University 28400 67000 0.5763 3,170 1133 0.7501
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

112 University of South Carolina-Columbia 28800 31800 0.0943 31,845 1298 0.5651
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

113 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,414 1094 0.7089
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

114 Pittsburg State University 29000 36200 0.1987 4,561 1055 0.5487
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

114 University of Northern Iowa 29000 37300 0.2223 7,800 1115 0.9313
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

116 University of Mary Washington 29400 32400 0.0925 3,531 1279 0.7413
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,531

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

117 California State University-East Bay 29500 45100 0.3461 9,909 940 0.9739
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

118 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

118 Sonoma State University 29700 41200 0.2791 4,449 1050 0.9841
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

120 Towson University 29800 29900 0.0033 16,361 1082 0.8057
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

120 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

122 Montclair State University 29900 36300 0.1764 19,048 1005 0.894
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

123 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30100 42200 0.2866 15,735 1069 0.8797
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

124 Southern Utah University 30200 40800 0.2599 13,176 1140 0.9998
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

125 University of West Georgia 30300 46800 0.3525 10,075 1035 0.7995
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

126 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35900 0.1422 6,229 1174 0.8942
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

127 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,056 1135 0.4543
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

127 Frostburg State University 30900 43000 0.2815 3,436 1095 0.907
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

129 San Francisco State University 31000 47700 0.3502 19,444 1035 0.9644
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

130 San Diego State University 31200 36100 0.1357 36,196 1208 0.3741
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

131 Ohio Wesleyan University 31500 75700 0.5836 1,652 1281 0.6441
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

132 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31800 41200 0.2284 25,312 1134 0.7395
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

133 Samford University 32800 64600 0.4924 4,210 1199 0.8236
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

134 Liberty University 33100 44600 0.2578 52,961 1174 0.9898
#134

#134 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 %

135 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33500 37200 0.0995 5,823 1115 0.8619
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

136 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

137 Rhode Island College 34100 45100 0.2439 5,695 995 0.8557
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

137 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8548
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

139 SUNY College at Geneseo 34600 39400 0.1219 3,943 1275 0.3333
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

140 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 34700 41600 0.1658 9,040 1119 0.9666
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

141 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 32,041 1324 0.4358
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

142 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#142

#142 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 %

143 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#143

#143 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 %

144 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

145 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#145

#145 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 %

145 Temple University 35800 56400 0.3654 21,031 1172 0.8622
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

147 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#147

#147 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 %

148 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 47500 0.2381 8,513 1160 0.9261
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

149 University of Northern Colorado 36400 39100 0.0691 6,598 1080 0.945
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

150 Hofstra University 36600 76900 0.524 6,599 1369 0.7267
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

151 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#151

#151 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 %

152 California State University-Fresno 37000 43800 0.1552 21,954 995 0.9526
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

153 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

154 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

155 Indiana University-Southeast 37500 40800 0.0807 3,200 1095 0.842
#155

#155 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 %

155 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1139 0.8241
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

157 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#157

#157 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 %

158 California State University-Fullerton 38600 41500 0.0697 40,705 960 0.8811
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

159 University of Denver 39000 76900 0.4931 5,766 1292 0.8538
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

160 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,530 1140 0.9455
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

161 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 26,213 1209 0.7778
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

162 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40000 42500 0.0589 14,249 1084 0.7761
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

162 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

164 Appalachian State University 40200 40600 0.0099 19,732 1174 0.9388
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

165 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

166 Texas Christian University 43900 81100 0.4587 11,152 1268 0.4809
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

167 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#167

#167 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 %

168 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2124 37,985 1390 0.5815
#168

#168 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 %

169 DePaul University 49200 66000 0.2547 14,338 1258 0.878
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

170 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0433 14,834 1149 0.7803
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

171 George Mason University 53200 61000 0.1279 28,862 1271 0.8647
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

172 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

172 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 24,019 1404 0.5989
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

174 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 55900 63800 0.1237 42,565 1339 0.7887
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

175 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#175

#175 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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