Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a private trade and vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts, enrolling about 483 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $15,488 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $18,906. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,556 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,906
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $15,488 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 483 67.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.77%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
  • First-Generation Students: 48.8%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 46.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,120
  • Room & Board: $13,500 annual estimate

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology: what the data shows

Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is located in Boston, MA (ZIP 02116).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology public or private?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology cost?

Published tuition: $18,906.

Average net price after aid: $15,488.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$13,664
$30,001–$48,000$15,595
$48,001–$75,000$15,357
$75,001–$110,000$19,321
$110,001+$21,375

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $75,624.

How big is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Total enrollment: 483 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,120 students.

About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.

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

150%-time completion rate: 45.77%.

First-year retention: 50.0%.

What do graduates of Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology earn?

Median earnings: $50,583 six years after entry; $57,556 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.

39.66% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.77%; median earnings $57,556 at 10 years; net price $15,488. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$18,906
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology was $18,906.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$15,488
2024 Value

In 2024 Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,488.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$61,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$15,488 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$75,624 4-Year Tuition

$13,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$34,206 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$136,824 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$16,950$16,950$16,785
2014$16,950$16,950$16,188
2015$16,950$16,950$15,887
2016$16,950$16,950$16,310
2017$17,450$17,450$13,711
2018$17,550$17,550$13,809
2019$17,550$17,550$13,829
2020$17,550$17,550$17,226
2021$17,550$17,550$15,984
2022$18,228$18,228$17,547
2023$18,906$18,906$16,172

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology reported total enrollment of about 483 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 89% male and 11% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (39.3%), Black or African American (29.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.4%). About 39.66% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology in 2024 is 483 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,120 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

50.0%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

45.77% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% female
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
  • Electrician: 97% male / 3% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.

Return on Investment

$12,000 Median Student Debt

$57,556 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

20.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

829.04% Return on Investment

2.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 105 completions

2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 38 completions

3. Electrician: 35 completions

4. Construction Management, General: 14 completions

5. Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician: 11 completions

6. Engineering Technologies: 10 completions

7. Computer Programming, Specific Applications: 7 completions

8. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 6 completions

9. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 6 completions

Most popular programs at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 46.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,025
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,317

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a private non-profit institution located in Boston, MA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Electrician. Enrollment is approximately 483 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (39.3%), Black or African American (29.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.77%. Approximately 39.66% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers

Location

Boston, MA 02116

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology located?

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

How much does Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology cost?

Reported tuition is $18,906 and average net price is $15,488 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,500 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,120 students, Hispanic or Latino (39.3%), Black or African American (29.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

About 48.8% of students at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology earn?

Median earnings are $50,583 six years after entry and $57,556 ten years after entry.

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

The 150%-time completion rate is 45.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology public or private?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology an HBCU?

No. Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology a tribal college?

No. Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology reports 39.3% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Massachusetts trade schools profile
  • Boston, Massachusetts city profile
  • New England regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Massachusetts

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.