Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Hospitality Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Hospitality Administration/Management, General Majors in California for 2026

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Considering a degree in Hospitality?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Hospitality majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Hospitality degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
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
Hospitality
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Santa Monica College 7100 15500 0.5427 23,164 0 0.4384
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

2 Stephen F Austin State University 7300 27800 0.7383 9,129 1060 0.7445
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

3 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 7800 43900 0.8214 28,674 980 0.9401
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

4 California State University-Northridge 9100 36500 0.752 32,499 1005 0.9219
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

5 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10700 36600 0.7073 27,082 1099 0.8459
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

6 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 11700 75900 0.8455 1,184 1015 0.7989
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

6 Saint Peter's University 11700 67300 0.8262 2,101 1070 0.9053
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

8 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 11800 42100 0.7192 724 965 0.7913
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

9 Southern Utah University 12200 44000 0.7223 13,126 1140 0.8179
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

10 Eastern Illinois University 12500 24500 0.4913 6,785 1020 0.6535
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

11 Southwest Minnesota State University 12700 31600 0.5973 7,290 1035 0.6409
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,290

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

12 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 54500 0.7651 12,498 1010 0.8896
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

12 Northern Illinois University 12800 29000 0.5595 11,349 1070 0.6979
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

14 University of Central Florida 12900 25300 0.4895 59,649 1280 0.4471
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

14 University of North Alabama 12900 31300 0.587 8,078 1124 0.7054
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

16 University of the Virgin Islands 13000 39600 0.6718 1,569 925 0.9898
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,569

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

17 West Virginia University 13100 57700 0.7728 18,614 1125 0.778
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

18 Youngstown State University 13200 26800 0.507 8,436 1065 0.8066
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

19 Fort Hays State University 13300 40700 0.6731 10,206 1120 0.9177
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

20 University of West Florida 13400 21500 0.3763 9,661 1120 0.5687
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

21 Florida Gulf Coast University 13500 49300 0.7259 14,243 1125 0.7675
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

21 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13500 28000 0.5175 8,553 1054 0.8688
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

23 Arkansas Tech University 13700 22900 0.4014 8,145 1035 0.9589
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

23 Boston University 13700 88800 0.846 18,805 1475 0.1111
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

23 Middle Tennessee State University 13700 23200 0.409 17,668 1124 0.68
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

26 University of North Texas at Dallas 13900 25000 0.4431 3,018 920 0.9386
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,018

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

26 Western Carolina University 13900 24200 0.4259 10,112 1130 0.818
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

28 Southeast Missouri State University 14100 28200 0.5011 7,926 1080 0.6897
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

29 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 14200 22000 0.354 14,416 1205 0.8851
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

30 Central Michigan University 14300 40700 0.6486 10,219 1095 0.8982
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

31 Framingham State University 14500 31000 0.5324 2,817 1125 0.8491
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

32 New York University 14600 91800 0.8407 29,060 1520 0.0923
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

33 Brigham Young University-Hawaii 15000 32200 0.5348 2,836 1170 0.3787
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

37.9 %

33 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 15000 37800 0.6039 1,905 965 0.5754
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

35 Northern Arizona University 15200 32800 0.5365 22,991 1145 0.8961
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

35 Troy University 15200 26700 0.4306 10,222 1090 0.9604
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

37 Livingstone College 15300 38500 0.6029 799 855 0.7409
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

799

Est. Median SAT

855

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

38 University of North Texas 15400 25400 0.3943 34,458 1114 0.7223
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

39 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 15500 76300 0.7971 7,703 1105 0.9556
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

40 Colorado Mesa University 15700 24800 0.3655 9,473 1050 0.9829
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

41 Florida State University 15800 23100 0.3158 32,711 1360 0.2422
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

42 California State University-Monterey Bay 15900 38800 0.5901 6,910 1053 0.9734
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,910

Est. Median SAT

1,053

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

43 Ball State University 16000 22300 0.2819 15,189 1170 0.855
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

44 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 16100 43200 0.6277 7,595 1075 0.9226
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

45 Eastern Michigan University 16300 31800 0.487 10,470 1055 0.7964
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

46 Delaware State University 16500 46500 0.6453 4,941 960 0.6167
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

47 Ferris State University 16700 31000 0.462 8,989 1015 0.9151
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,989

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

47 University of Southern Mississippi 16700 23100 0.2769 10,193 1181 0.9912
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

49 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 16800 33300 0.4956 1,002 1115 0.8898
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

50 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 16900 30100 0.4391 2,233 930 0.9036
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

50 University of South Alabama 16900 35100 0.5183 9,241 1140 0.7096
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

52 Northern Michigan University 17000 32200 0.4727 6,684 1100 0.8402
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

53 Georgia State University 17300 45300 0.6181 27,438 1089 0.5543
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

54 California State University-East Bay 17400 30200 0.425 10,562 940 0.9681
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

54 Husson University 17400 48100 0.6376 2,762 1115 0.8095
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

56 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 17800 51700 0.6553 25,255 1134 0.737
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

56 Saint Leo University 17800 50000 0.6438 7,603 1085 0.721
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,603

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

56 SUNY Buffalo State University 17800 44900 0.6031 5,205 1118 0.744
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

59 North Carolina Central University 17900 34800 0.4856 6,595 971 0.8697
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

971

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

59 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17900 48000 0.6266 3,856 1169 0.7518
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

61 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 18000 26700 0.3263 4,894 1090 0.8596
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

61 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28200 0.3613 7,353 1085 0.9077
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

61 Virginia State University 18000 29500 0.3895 4,829 935 0.891
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

64 Madonna University 18500 58300 0.683 1,839 1005 0.9293
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$58,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

65 University of Mississippi 18800 44900 0.5808 21,585 1182 0.9658
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

66 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3403 15,650 1164 0.8199
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

66 Salem State University 19000 35100 0.4585 4,853 1100 0.9557
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

68 Stockton University 19100 32100 0.4048 7,565 1135 0.8894
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

69 College of Coastal Georgia 19200 42400 0.5467 3,468 985 0.9813
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,468

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

70 Piedmont University 19300 47200 0.5911 1,159 1130 0.9328
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

71 San Jose State University 19500 30000 0.3502 28,008 0 0.8461
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

72 SUNY College of Technology at Delhi 19600 47100 0.5844 2,634 1030 0.8841
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Delhi, NY

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,634

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

73 Davis & Elkins College 20000 48300 0.5856 683 1025 0.5823
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

683

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

74 Central Washington University 20200 80000 0.7471 10,033 1060 0.9061
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$80,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

74 University of New Orleans 20200 30300 0.3331 5,476 1125 0.6677
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

76 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20300 45200 0.5514 31,035 1366 0.5499
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

77 Central Connecticut State University 20800 34000 0.388 8,170 1010 0.7333
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

77 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20800 31000 0.3294 13,179 1110 0.8883
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

79 Bradley University 21000 65600 0.6802 3,596 1174 0.7675
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

79 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21000 38200 0.4503 11,365 1216 0.8816
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

81 Kennesaw State University 21200 53000 0.5998 42,840 1120 0.6919
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

82 University of Wisconsin-Stout 21400 24800 0.1388 6,124 1159 0.8747
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,124

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

83 Missouri State University-Springfield 21700 35400 0.3874 20,584 1134 0.9053
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

84 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 22000 47300 0.5347 1,880 1185 0.9867
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

85 Cleary University 22100 60900 0.6376 811 1060 0.5097
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleary University
Howell, MI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

811

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

51.0 %

86 Columbia College 22200 39700 0.4413 1,268 950 0.9614
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,268

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

87 Southern Connecticut State University 22300 53200 0.5812 7,252 965 0.9482
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

88 Keystone College 22400 42900 0.4776 894 1035 0.848
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

89 San Francisco State University 22700 55400 0.5903 20,756 1035 0.9615
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

90 San Diego State University 22900 33100 0.3068 34,637 1208 0.3598
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

90 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

92 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5993 3,769 1180 0.9057
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

93 Flagler College 23600 37600 0.372 2,409 785 0.8076
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

93 The University of Alabama 23600 31000 0.2385 34,389 1233 0.7665
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

95 University of Kentucky 23900 36100 0.3377 25,535 1193 0.9294
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

96 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

97 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

98 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24300 26300 0.0761 30,187 1292 0.6015
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

99 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

100 Iowa State University 25000 41500 0.3981 25,628 1207 0.8866
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

101 Northwood University 25100 65600 0.6178 1,989 1075 0.839
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,989

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

102 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.1071 10,728 1120 0.9834
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

103 Bellevue University 25700 25700 0 11,096 0 0.995
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

104 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus 25900 79500 0.6738 1,997 1160 0.9526
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$79,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,997

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

104 Lipscomb University 25900 74100 0.6507 3,327 1214 0.6774
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

106 Lakeland University 26000 56500 0.5404 2,318 1000 0.914
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

107 York College of Pennsylvania 27400 45800 0.4018 3,308 1135 0.942
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

108 Montana State University 27500 68200 0.5966 15,053 1184 0.8214
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

109 Mitchell College 27700 75200 0.632 500 817 0.7336
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mitchell College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

500

Est. Median SAT

817

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

110 Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science 27800 50700 0.4528 582 1010 0.9073
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths, NY

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

582

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

111 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0815 9,762 1110 0.9496
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

112 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 28100 43700 0.3569 19,701 1214 0.8749
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

113 Rochester Institute of Technology 29300 78100 0.6249 14,267 1363 0.6693
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

114 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 29500 42200 0.301 42,604 1336 0.6056
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

115 Culinary Institute of America 29900 74700 0.5998 3,011 1050 0.981
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,011

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

116 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#116

#116 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 %

116 Roosevelt University 30000 43300 0.307 2,605 1015 0.9427
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

118 Southeastern University 30200 60500 0.5005 10,351 1130 0.6165
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

119 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

120 University of South Carolina Beaufort 30400 48300 0.3707 2,067 1025 0.6918
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,067

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

121 Siena Heights University 31200 46300 0.3259 1,669 1000 0.6656
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

122 Concordia University-Wisconsin 31300 66100 0.5262 2,401 1209 0.7819
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

123 Liberty University 31900 44100 0.2766 52,823 1181 0.9932
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

124 New Jersey City University 32100 39800 0.1936 4,209 1015 0.8918
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

125 St. John's University-New York 32400 80200 0.5961 15,640 1249 0.8343
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$80,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

126 Southern New Hampshire University 32500 52800 0.3846 159,653 965 0.9612
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

159,653

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

126 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 39500 0.1772 30,564 1298 0.416
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

128 Lasell University 32900 48500 0.3214 1,293 1139 0.927
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

129 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4661 1,956 1153 0.9146
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

130 Meredith College 33500 77800 0.5695 1,206 1237 0.7418
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

131 Charleston Southern University 34400 48400 0.2905 2,914 1070 0.7609
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

132 Baldwin Wallace University 35400 66700 0.4694 2,862 1194 0.757
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

133 California State University-Long Beach 35700 38500 0.0727 35,843 1135 0.4628
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

134 Florida International University 36100 36800 0.019 44,904 1175 0.5466
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

135 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 36500 42500 0.1411 22,351 1159 0.7504
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

135 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5244 6,619 1323 0.7729
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

137 Ashland University 36600 52700 0.3053 5,180 1145 0.8053
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

137 St. Thomas Aquinas College 36600 64400 0.432 1,889 985 0.9305
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

137 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1347 14,151 1090 0.9387
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

140 University of South Florida 37000 45000 0.1777 38,525 1239 0.4319
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

141 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

142 Auburn University 38000 38000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

143 University of San Francisco 38600 83900 0.5402 5,321 1292 0.6171
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

144 Drexel University 39600 83800 0.5277 13,169 1339 0.7944
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

144 Nichols College 39600 59600 0.3359 1,152 1070 0.8814
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,152

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

146 Concordia University Ann Arbor 39900 64600 0.3825 1,044 1095 0.7209
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,044

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

147 Saint Joseph's University 40400 92400 0.5627 4,828 1234 0.8639
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,828

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

148 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40500 66000 0.3861 3,908 1050 0.8844
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

149 Endicott College 40600 64200 0.3675 3,176 1215 0.7229
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

150 Temple University 40800 55600 0.2662 21,428 1245 0.8045
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

150 Webber International University 40800 44400 0.0806 879 965 0.7756
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webber International University
Babson Park, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

879

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

152 Widener University 41100 79400 0.4825 2,811 1155 0.8402
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

153 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3591 2,699 1120 0.872
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

154 Montclair State University 42000 46200 0.091 18,712 1058 0.8789
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

155 Mercyhurst University 42900 66400 0.3541 2,274 1189 0.8102
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

156 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4464 4,199 1115 0.7361
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

157 Florida Atlantic University 44300 44400 0.0023 24,942 1130 0.6613
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

158 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2742 31,253 1272 0.773
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

159 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

160 Appalachian State University 45800 50400 0.0913 19,560 1159 0.9014
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

161 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

162 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

162 University of Delaware 47200 61600 0.2347 19,119 1303 0.6356
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

164 DePaul University 48700 72500 0.3283 14,188 1218 0.7589
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

165 Lynn University 51600 64200 0.1963 2,861 1130 0.7347
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

166 California Lutheran University 54200 70100 0.2271 2,297 1258 0.7567
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

167 Dallas Baptist University 55800 63800 0.1254 2,785 1104 0.8884
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,785

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

168 College of Charleston 62200 62200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

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

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