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Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

#1452 in US ranking Boston, MA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$30,856
Tuition & fees
$20,542
Avg. aid
$13,366
Receiving aid
85%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46%
Median salary
$50,667
1 yr after graduation

What does Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology offer in terms of athletics?

Sports associated with institute student activities include basketball, soccer, and table tennis. Students should confirm how a current activity is organized before assuming it is a varsity team, an intramural competition, or informal recreation.

Those distinctions affect practice commitments, eligibility, travel, and possible costs. A prospective participant should ask student activities which sports are active in the intended term and whether participation is open to beginners.

What student groups and Associations are available at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Student involvement opportunities reported for the institute include Phi Theta Kappa, student government and leadership activities, a Green Technology Club, a Women's Forum, and a yearbook and video club. These examples span academic recognition, representation, shared interests, and creative work.

Club names do not establish that every group meets in every term. Students interested in a particular organization should check the current student-activities roster, meeting schedule, and eligibility rules. At a small technical institution, participating in a group may also be a practical way to meet peers outside one's program cohort.

Who studies at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

The institute reported 744 enrolled students, indicating a relatively small student body. It also reported a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1; that institution-wide ratio is not a guarantee of a particular class size or the amount of individual instruction in every lab.

Its reported first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate intake was 265, alongside 45 transfer-in students. The student population includes people from several racial and ethnic backgrounds; reported counts include 190 Hispanic or Latino students and 141 Black or African American students. Such figures describe enrollment, not any individual student's experience or the culture of a particular program.

How does student life look like at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Student life at the institute is shaped by its technical programs and its Boston setting. Students may spend substantial time in scheduled classes and labs, so opportunities to connect with peers can depend on program timetables as much as on the activities calendar.

The institute reports personal or psychological counseling for students. It also reports career counseling and group career-planning services for undergraduates, which are distinct from mental-health support. New students may find it useful to identify both the academic help available for their courses and the office that handles personal concerns early in the term.

What libraries are available to students at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

The institute identifies the Lufkin Memorial Library as its main library. For students in technical programs, a useful library is more than a place to study: it can provide access to course research, reference materials, and help finding reliable information.

Students should check the library's current location, hours, borrowing rules, and access to online resources for their program. Part-time students and commuters may particularly need to know whether electronic materials and research help are available when they are away from campus.

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

744

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

174

Total staff

33 full time, 38 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 744

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 346
Part-time: 398

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 14
Men: 160

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 190
Black or African American: 141
White: 49
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 32
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 8
Unknown: 60

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

–Both–

Soccer

Men––

Table tennis

–Both–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.