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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Social Sciences Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Social Sciences, General, Social Sciences, Other Majors in Alabama for 2027

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

2 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5200 40700 0.8713 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

4 Wesleyan University 5800 93700 0.9385 3,805 1484 0.1649
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

3,805

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

16.5 %

5 Harvard University 5900 95900 0.9381 8,844 1535 0.0365
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,900

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

6 Swarthmore College 6900 93800 0.9266 1,623 1520 0.0746
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

7 University of Maine at Presque Isle 7300 25600 0.714 2,758 925 0.9987
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,758

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

8 Vanderbilt University 7900 96200 0.9174 7,221 1527 0.0586
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

9 Columbia University in the City of New York 8500 97100 0.9129 9,164 1535 0.0399
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

9 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 8500 22000 0.6123 4,239 970 0.9166
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

11 Mississippi Valley State University 9800 26300 0.6269 2,013 845 0.9238
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,013

Est. Median SAT

845

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

12 Allen University 10000 28500 0.6501 576 0 0.7254
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allen University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

576

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

13 Kentucky State University 10100 17400 0.4184 1,793 865 0.9608
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

14 Holy Apostles College and Seminary 10200 29200 0.6515 267 0 1
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

267

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

15 Colgate University 11000 95800 0.8848 3,193 1488 0.1388
#15

#15 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 %

16 California State University-Fresno 11500 19600 0.4121 21,954 995 0.9526
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

17 Felician University 11800 58700 0.7991 1,870 1020 0.9401
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,870

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

18 University of California-San Diego 12000 39700 0.6976 34,955 1375 0.2671
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

19 University of Chicago 12300 95500 0.8709 7,598 1535 0.0448
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

19 University of Pennsylvania 12300 92900 0.8676 11,478 1536 0.054
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

19 University of West Florida 12300 21500 0.4274 9,970 1149 0.5824
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

19 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 12300 20500 0.3998 4,880 1124 0.8172
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

23 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

24 Boston University 12500 92800 0.8655 18,805 1475 0.1111
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

24 University of Central Florida 12500 25300 0.5053 59,552 1280 0.4011
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

26 University of the Virgin Islands 13000 22800 0.4292 1,569 925 0.9898
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,569

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

26 Vassar College 13000 92400 0.8595 2,462 1499 0.1857
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

28 Rust College 13100 25400 0.4847 467 945 0.4867
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

467

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

29 California State University-San Bernardino 13200 30800 0.5721 15,365 990 0.9374
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

29 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 13200 19300 0.3161 10,084 1055 0.8572
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

31 University of South Florida 13400 17100 0.2162 38,525 1239 0.4319
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

32 University of Michigan-Flint 13500 46300 0.7082 5,011 1109 0.7046
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

33 University of North Alabama 13600 28200 0.5188 7,662 1140 0.8731
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,662

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

34 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

35 Denison University 14000 69300 0.7985 2,394 1412 0.1739
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

37 Dickinson State University 14500 25000 0.4197 1,339 990 0.3702
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,339

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

37 University of Virginia's College at Wise 14500 31100 0.5329 2,142 1040 0.2854
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,142

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

37 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14500 19600 0.2601 10,632 1075 0.8859
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

40 Central Michigan University 14600 37800 0.6131 10,193 1095 0.8982
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

41 California State University-San Marcos 15000 24700 0.3935 14,977 1040 0.951
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

42 Northern Kentucky University 15100 25900 0.4175 10,163 1090 0.6765
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

43 California State University-Monterey Bay 15200 31600 0.5196 6,907 1060 0.974
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,907

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

44 Governors State University 15400 33800 0.5445 2,572 945 0.4827
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,572

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

45 California State University-Chico 15500 23500 0.3401 13,792 1075 0.9272
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

45 University of Maine at Augusta 15500 30600 0.4938 4,313 0 0
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

47 Trinity Washington University 15600 45900 0.6595 1,658 0 0.9952
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

48 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3944 15,650 1164 0.8169
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

49 California State University-Sacramento 16400 27600 0.4061 28,820 1035 0.9399
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

50 University of South Carolina Beaufort 16600 24300 0.3171 2,162 1025 0.725
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,162

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

50 West Liberty University 16600 32100 0.4835 1,934 1035 0.9727
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

52 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16800 28200 0.4038 7,353 1085 0.9077
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

52 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8126 9,399 1527 0.0769
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

54 Morehead State University 16900 28000 0.3962 8,258 1140 0.7721
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

54 Whitman College 16900 85800 0.8027 1,561 1399 0.3815
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

56 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8073 797 1370 0.4453
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

57 Eastern Oregon University 17300 26900 0.3567 2,502 1040 0.9831
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,502

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

57 William Carey University 17300 33500 0.4842 3,052 1120 0.6029
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

59 Lindsey Wilson University 17400 47100 0.6308 1,722 0 0
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,722

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

60 Colorado Mesa University 17600 28600 0.3848 9,473 1055 0.8203
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

61 Vermont State University 17700 26900 0.3414 4,108 960 0.8167
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

62 Simmons College of Kentucky 18000 30500 0.4104 504 805 1
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons College of Kentucky
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

504

Est. Median SAT

805

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

63 Lewis-Clark State College 18400 23500 0.2166 3,793 980 0.8769
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

63 Towson University 18400 29900 0.3842 16,264 1098 0.8197
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

63 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 18400 33300 0.4475 1,009 1115 0.8854
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,009

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

66 California State University-Fullerton 18500 20600 0.1018 38,760 1090 0.9052
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

67 Coppin State University 18600 29200 0.3634 1,907 950 0.4583
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

45.8 %

68 Virginia Wesleyan University 18700 54800 0.6587 1,749 1270 0.7287
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

69 North Carolina Central University 18800 27600 0.3186 6,595 1060 0.8696
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

70 Bluefield State University 19000 27600 0.3111 1,117 990 0.9723
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

71 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

72 Gallaudet University 19500 44600 0.5627 875 895 0.5806
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

875

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

73 Daemen University 20000 55100 0.6371 1,653 1050 0.6826
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,653

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

68.3 %

73 Pennsylvania Western University 20000 29000 0.3108 7,586 1045 0.9433
#73

#73 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 %

75 Bellevue University 20200 36400 0.4446 11,037 0 0
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,037

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

75 University of Wisconsin-Superior 20200 25900 0.2205 2,037 1075 0.9301
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

77 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

78 San Diego State University 20400 28900 0.2942 35,782 1208 0.3619
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

79 University of South Alabama 20500 22400 0.0883 9,241 1140 0.7096
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

79 University of Southern California 20500 75900 0.7303 20,630 1492 0.0981
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

81 Mayville State University 21000 23800 0.1195 1,067 1034 0.7123
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,067

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

82 University of Montevallo 21100 30300 0.3039 2,642 1124 0.5385
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

83 The College of Saint Scholastica 21300 60400 0.6477 1,810 1110 0.9296
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

83 University of Sioux Falls 21300 40100 0.4685 1,241 1135 0.8289
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

85 Plymouth State University 21400 44500 0.5184 3,182 980 0.8754
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

86 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

763

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

87 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5017 1,614 1105 0.4975
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

88 Austin Peay State University 22100 35900 0.3844 8,926 1075 0.9641
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

88 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

90 Florida State University 22600 22900 0.0131 32,720 1360 0.2422
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

90 New Mexico Highlands University 22600 27200 0.169 1,603 0 0
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

92 New York University 22700 91800 0.7524 29,060 1520 0.0923
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

92 Upper Iowa University 22700 41700 0.4545 3,054 1035 0.9646
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,054

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

94 Faulkner University 22900 39400 0.4174 1,758 1025 0.7307
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,758

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

95 Western New Mexico University 23000 32000 0.2811 2,629 0 0
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,629

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

96 San Jose State University 23300 41100 0.4332 28,008 1124 0.8461
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

97 Chowan University 23400 39100 0.4015 603 1015 0.6879
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

603

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

98 Missouri Southern State University 23500 26700 0.1198 3,881 1074 0.9703
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

99 West Texas A & M University 23700 29200 0.1882 6,926 1060 0.9868
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

100 Central Washington University 23800 27900 0.1472 10,317 1045 0.9062
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

101 Mount Marty University 23900 56400 0.5762 1,022 1090 0.4257
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

42.6 %

102 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

103 Skidmore College 24600 89100 0.7236 2,704 1418 0.2105
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

103 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

103 Westfield State University 24600 39000 0.3688 3,868 1085 0.8141
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

106 Wilson College 24900 44400 0.44 1,379 1055 0.9211
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,379

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

107 Elmira College 25000 60600 0.5874 745 1250 0.7696
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmira College
Elmira, NY

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

745

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

107 University at Buffalo 25000 34000 0.2647 20,359 1303 0.7418
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

109 Sul Ross State University 25300 37300 0.3218 1,890 1020 0.9871
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

110 Doane University 25400 71000 0.6426 1,315 1125 0.9801
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

111 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25600 37900 0.3243 5,661 1085 0.982
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

111 Clarkson University 25600 78000 0.672 2,296 1302 0.7736
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

113 California State University-Stanislaus 25700 36800 0.3018 8,455 950 0.9814
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

114 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

115 Evangel University 25900 40900 0.3671 1,511 1180 0.7161
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

115 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 25900 34900 0.2578 1,817 905 0.4118
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

115 Western Kentucky University 25900 27000 0.0407 14,151 970 0.9387
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

118 Black Hills State University 26000 28100 0.0747 3,198 1075 0.9633
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,198

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

119 Mount Mary University 26100 57200 0.5444 752 1025 0.6233
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

752

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

119 University of North Texas 26100 26100 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

121 Marywood University 26300 67700 0.6113 1,833 1160 0.6058
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,833

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

121 Mount Aloysius College 26300 49200 0.4657 2,942 1045 0.8205
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,942

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

123 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#123

#123 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 %

124 Southeast Missouri State University 26500 28600 0.0732 7,926 945 0.7352
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

125 Rogers State University 26800 40000 0.3297 3,135 930 0.8184
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

125 University of La Verne 26800 67300 0.6015 3,050 1109 0.7117
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

127 Troy University 27000 34700 0.2219 10,222 1090 0.9604
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

127 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 27000 36600 0.2622 27,132 1099 0.9617
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

129 Hobart William Smith Colleges 27100 88300 0.693 1,794 1308 0.6399
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,794

Est. Median SAT

1,308

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

129 Keystone College 27100 36000 0.2472 894 1020 0.848
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

129 Prescott College 27100 48100 0.4364 223 1139 0.9451
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prescott College
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

223

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

132 Shawnee State University 27400 35000 0.2169 2,994 1085 0.6891
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

133 Florida Southern College 27900 63200 0.5585 2,682 1264 0.6442
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

134 Agnes Scott College 28000 69200 0.5951 843 1269 0.6215
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

134 Colorado Christian University 28000 64000 0.5624 8,200 1110 0.9764
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,200

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

136 College of Saint Benedict 28200 68900 0.5911 1,391 1164 0.9152
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

136 Eastern Mennonite University 28200 66700 0.5774 791 1269 1
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

791

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

138 Asbury University 28600 50700 0.4359 1,789 1197 0.634
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,789

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

138 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,160 1069 0.5967
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

140 North Central College 28800 64900 0.5563 2,454 1203 0.7733
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

141 Simpson University 28900 58300 0.5047 820 1105 0.8603
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson University
Redding, CA

Sticker Price

$58,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

820

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

141 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28900 36700 0.2124 28,674 980 0.9419
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

143 Russell Sage College 29100 59500 0.5112 1,247 1010 0.5326
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,247

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

144 University of Alaska Southeast 29200 31300 0.067 1,768 1020 0.6329
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

145 Clark University 29400 80500 0.6352 2,266 1381 0.3954
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

146 California State University-East Bay 29500 45100 0.3461 9,909 940 0.9739
#146

#146 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 %

147 Edgewood University 29700 51900 0.4278 1,236 1125 0.7573
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Edgewood University
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,236

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

148 Regis University 29900 67200 0.5547 2,689 1222 0.8646
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis University
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,689

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

149 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30000 43900 0.3168 9,847 1090 0.9309
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

150 Salem College 30300 55300 0.452 464 1080 0.7667
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

151 Mercy University 30400 44500 0.317 6,774 1135 0.8584
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,774

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

152 Central College 30500 36800 0.1713 1,084 1145 0.8617
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central College
Pella, IA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

153 Dominican University of California 30700 69200 0.5567 1,114 1255 0.835
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,114

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

154 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1161 0.9523
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,161

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

154 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30900 69000 0.5528 3,312 1094 0.8199
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,312

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

156 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

156 Jacksonville University 31000 74200 0.582 2,946 1195 0.5694
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

158 Colby-Sawyer College 31100 41000 0.2417 858 990 0.8008
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

858

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

158 Portland State University 31100 43100 0.2782 15,414 1094 0.9087
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

160 Michigan Technological University 31200 34700 0.1009 6,013 1256 0.9243
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

160 Siena Heights University 31200 46300 0.3264 1,628 980 0.689
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

160 University of North Dakota 31200 33700 0.0769 11,033 1150 0.769
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

163 Bard College 31600 96400 0.6722 2,438 1366 0.5212
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,438

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

163 Southern Wesleyan University 31600 47100 0.3308 784 1170 0.9953
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

784

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

165 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4106 4,958 843 0.686
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

166 Mount Saint Mary College 32100 68600 0.5321 2,141 1153 0.8888
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

167 Azusa Pacific University 32300 66600 0.5147 2,759 1189 0.8843
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

167 The University of Montana-Western 32300 42900 0.2473 1,335 990 0.9978
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

169 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

170 Lake Superior State University 32500 33300 0.024 1,551 1120 0.6801
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

171 Berry College 32600 60900 0.465 2,254 1219 0.64
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

172 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32700 43100 0.2415 22,033 1321 0.3132
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

173 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3111 2,868 1049 0.9716
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

174 University of Wisconsin-Stout 32900 35000 0.0598 6,136 1159 0.8767
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,136

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

175 Liberty University 33100 44600 0.2578 52,961 1174 0.9898
#175

#175 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 %

176 Kalamazoo College 33300 80100 0.5841 1,166 1250 0.7532
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,166

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

177 Cleveland State University 33400 37300 0.1046 9,482 1069 0.913
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

178 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33500 37200 0.0995 5,823 1115 0.8619
#178

#178 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 %

178 Western Connecticut State University 33500 39900 0.1605 3,567 1105 0.8701
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

180 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2949 3,536 1184 0.7052
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

181 Charleston Southern University 34400 48400 0.2909 3,126 1060 0.9646
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

182 Southern New Hampshire University 34600 44300 0.2188 164,423 965 0.9951
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

183 University of Oregon 34700 40200 0.1369 20,622 1250 0.883
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

184 University of Alabama at Birmingham 35100 42300 0.1703 11,959 1260 0.8818
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

185 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4436 5,325 1237 0.6591
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

186 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 35300 50400 0.2995 245 1178 0.8294
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn, PA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

245

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

187 St. Thomas Aquinas College 35500 64400 0.4491 1,889 985 0.9305
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

187 Warner Pacific University 35500 41600 0.1466 378 1020 0.7114
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

378

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

71.1 %

189 University of the Pacific 35600 71500 0.5024 3,249 1298 0.7132
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

190 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,675 1125 0.8706
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

190 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4384 4,038 1235 0.8771
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

192 University of Missouri-St Louis 36100 61100 0.4099 12,317 1152 0.6267
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

193 Loyola University Maryland 36300 78800 0.5394 3,881 1303 0.7549
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

194 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.217 2,020 1164 0.6667
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

194 The University of Texas at Tyler 36400 56700 0.3578 7,683 1120 0.9402
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

196 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36700 47500 0.2275 65,450 1203 0.8989
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

197 Westmont College 37300 80000 0.5334 1,302 1335 0.7705
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$80,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

198 Benedictine College 37500 50800 0.2619 2,403 1241 0.9812
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

198 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

200 Indiana University-Southeast 37700 40800 0.0759 3,276 1090 0.8446
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

201 Washington State University 38300 53900 0.2895 21,455 1125 0.8664
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

202 Hope International University 38500 58600 0.343 564 1027 0.3298
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

564

Est. Median SAT

1,027

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

203 Long Island University 38900 60000 0.3518 12,072 1229 0.8616
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

204 Touro University 39000 42000 0.0714 4,872 1322 0.6083
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Touro University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,872

Est. Median SAT

1,322

Acceptance Rate

60.8 %

205 Albertus Magnus College 39200 73400 0.4658 1,006 975 0.5931
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

206 Concordia University Texas 39400 45800 0.1406 1,188 990 0.9125
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,188

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

206 Cumberland University 39400 47500 0.1706 2,745 1055 0.6733
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

208 Southern Oregon University 39800 39800 0 4,235 1104 0.8862
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,235

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

209 McKendree University 40800 52900 0.2287 1,757 1098 0.7172
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,757

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

210 Butler University 41000 67900 0.3963 4,489 1279 0.8508
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

210 Concordia University Ann Arbor 41000 57000 0.2806 755 1163 0.6925
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

755

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

212 Bethel University 41100 46200 0.1104 2,755 1214 0.878
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

213 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41600 53600 0.224 46,815 1378 0.6057
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

214 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 55200 0.2354 25,900 1375 0.5808
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

215 Manhattan University 43500 74100 0.4129 2,744 1274 0.7894
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

216 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0458 6,161 1070 0.8953
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

217 Campbell University 44200 68700 0.3578 2,699 1120 0.8718
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

218 Providence College 44600 85000 0.4754 4,236 1335 0.5089
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

219 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2743 31,253 1272 0.773
#219

#219 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 %

220 Boise State University 45300 50000 0.094 23,983 1135 0.8721
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

221 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47000 59700 0.2125 37,985 1390 0.5815
#221

#221 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 %

222 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 91400 0.4673 8,192 1451 0.1398
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

223 University of California-Riverside 49500 66000 0.2501 22,600 1199 0.7639
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

224 Stevens Institute of Technology 49700 85800 0.4206 4,236 1445 0.4758
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

225 Ramapo College of New Jersey 50600 55400 0.0867 5,444 1220 0.7064
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

226 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.039 28,064 1237 0.8598
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

227 Dominican University New York 53500 53500 0 1,115 1170 0.633
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,115

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

228 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 63200 0.0348 40,684 1331 0.3915
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

229 University of California-Berkeley 71100 76100 0.0657 33,070 1407 0.1098
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

230 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

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