Among the 20 colleges that admitted the most applicants off the waitlist, the overall average for fall 2023 was 51.9%, according to U.S. News data. Eleven schools admitted more than 56%.

Below are the 20 ranked colleges that charge the least for food and housing in the 2024-2025 school year. The data reflects information U.S. News received as of Aug. 26, 2024.