Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 515 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1908 and is one of the 27 colleges and schools located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree and bachelor's degree are offered at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.

Majors
Offered
12
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 12 majors. The most popular concentrations are Automotive and Mechanic, Medical, Computer Science, Engineering, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is fair at 71% (below Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Bad
The graduation rate at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is low - 36%.

Student to faculty ratio at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is good: 8:1. Learn more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high, $17,000 per year. The additional fees at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $600; which makes it a total of $17,600 per year.

Read the details about Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is $25.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (617) 423-4630 or check Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$14,600
High
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is very high -- nearly $14,600 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
41 Berkeley St
Boston, Massachusetts
02116, USA
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