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Private Nonprofit Bachelor's Good 67/100

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

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Boston, Massachusetts

About Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Boston, Massachusetts. It enrolls 483 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: bfit.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 52.4%
Net Price: $15,488
Median Earnings (10yr): $57,556
Enrollment: 483
Student : Faculty: 10:1

Accreditor New England Commission on Higher Education

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

67/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 51

Value 58

Affordability 46

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $15,488 per year. That's below the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$15,488

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

40%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

37%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees: $18,906
Room & Board (off-campus): $13,500
Books & Supplies: $1,800
Other Expenses (off-campus): $3,400
Total Cost of Attendance: $30,406

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$13,664
$30,001 – $48,000

$15,595
$48,001 – $75,000

$15,357
$75,001 – $110,000

$19,321
Over $110,000

$21,375

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,750

10% percentile

$5,500

25% percentile

$12,000

Median percentile

$14,000

75% percentile

$20,000

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $9,500 ↓ $2,500

No Pell $6,692 ↓ $5,308

Dependent students $6,124 ↓ $5,876

Independent students $9,500 ↓ $2,500

Female students $9,750 ↓ $2,250

Male students $8,980 ↓ $3,020

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $5,500, less than completers ($12,000), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

52% of full-time students who enrolled at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology graduate within six years, and 55% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

52%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

55%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology earn a median of $57,556 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$57,556

Earning > $25K

77%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$44,200

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$45,300

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$51,000

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 15.3 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 70% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is home to 483 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 49% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

483

Part-Time

32%

First-Generation

49%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 39.3% 190

Black 29.2% 141

White 10.1% 49

Asian 6.6% 32

Other 2.1% 10

International 0.2% 1

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Boston, Massachusetts

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

33% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology offers a varied set of programs: 10 distinct programs across 4 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

4 Programs

Engineering Tech

Computer Engineering Tech $84K ($58K–$111K)
Mechanical Engineering Tech $82K ($67K–$99K)
Mechanical Engineering Tech $82K ($67K–$99K)

3 Programs

Health

Optometry & Vision
Health Administration $59K ($42K–$80K)
Health Administration $59K ($42K–$80K)

2 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)
Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)

1 Program

Business

Construction Management $95K ($77K–$115K)

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is 10:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Student : Faculty

10:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Endowment

$8.8M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$68,835

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

32 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	5	16%	$70,178
Associate Professors	6	19%	$80,676
Assistant Professors	9	28%	$70,846
Instructors	12	38%	$60,848

Pros & Cons of Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Below-average net price
Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
Tight-knit, close community feel
Solid post-graduation earnings
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body

CONS

Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
Below-average completion rate
First-year retention is below typical
No graduate programs offered at this institution
Narrow program catalog compared to mid-sized peers

Best for: Based on the data, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a fit for students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.

How much does Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology cost?

The average net price after aid at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is $15,488 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology worth it?

Solid return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $57,556 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $15,488 per year. That's roughly 3.7x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology known for?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is best known for its programs in Computer Engineering Tech, Optometry & Vision, Vehicle Maintenance. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology are $57,556, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology accredited?

Yes. Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology enrolls 483 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology graduates 52% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology a public or private college?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a Private Nonprofit institution.

Where is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology located?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is located in Boston, Massachusetts.

What programs does Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology offer?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology offers 10 distinct programs. The most popular include Computer Engineering Tech, Optometry & Vision, Vehicle Maintenance.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is 10:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.