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Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Boston, MA·Private nonprofit·412 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.

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Accept
412
Students
$16,172
Net Price
47%
Grad Rate
$46,300
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts with approximately 412 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,172 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $46,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a private college in Boston, Massachusetts. It focuses on technology and trades programs and was established in 1908 with funds bequeathed in Benjamin Franklin's will.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 100% freshman retention rate suggests students who start feel supported, but the 47% graduation rate means roughly half don't finish — worth asking hard questions about why. On the financial side, things look reasonable, with median debt of just $9,500 and a net price of $16,172/year, though median earnings of $46,300 a decade out are modest and leave little room for error if plans change. Worth considering if you're focused on a specific technical trade and have a clear plan to finish — but go in with eyes open about completion odds.

Founded
1908
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Computer Science9%
Health Professions7%
Business & Marketing3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$18,906
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,906
Avg Net Price
$16,172
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants40%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
47%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
100%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White17%
Black28%
Hispanic/Latino33%
Asian7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (412 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

41 Berkeley St

Boston, MA 02116

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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