Top Hidden Gem Colleges for Middle Class Affordability – Collegiate Conference of the South

About

Quality education can be affordable and accessible. The Hidden Gem colleges on this Middle Class Affordability list offer both. College Raptor ranks the most affordable colleges based on the estimated net price at each institution for a "typical" middle class family.

"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

Students should explore in-state tuition, reciprocity programs, and financial aid to help make college more affordable.

Methodology

Each of these rankings is based on an analysis of data about the school's selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success, and more. We've outlined our full methodology here.