Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7066 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1931 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1842 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #79 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #21 of 24 | In Boston |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 513
- Male:Female Ratio
- 81:19
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.bfit.edu
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
254 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
48 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 138 (27%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 133 (26%) |
| White | 111 (22%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 59 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (7%) |
| Asian | 28 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is $18,198 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,905 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,522 |
| $48-75K | $15,247 |
| $75-110K | $18,804 |
| $110K+ | $20,775 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,628 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,628 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,628 |
| Fee in-district | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 24 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $16,300 |
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology majors
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology has granted 10 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 20 | 1 |
| Computer & Computer Systems Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Opticianry & Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 10 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | 4 |
| Electrician | 6 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Construction Management, General | 4 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 3 | 1 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 65 | 10 |
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 44% | 41% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Stanley Forman
- Occupations
- journalistphotographerphotojournalist
- Biography
-
Stanley Joseph Forman is an American photojournalist, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography two years in a row while working at the Boston Herald American.
General info
| Alternative names | BFIT Franklin Institute of Boston |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 79 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 41 Berkeley St Boston, Massachusetts, 02116 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6174234630 |