How much has Ben Franklin Career Center's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 23.23% from 2014 ($20,950), where Ben Franklin Career Center's current cost is $25,816. In 2024, the COA is increased by 4.37% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $3,720 (2014) to $6,256 (2021), and the rate of tuition increase is 25.02% over the past 10 years.

The 2021 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Ben Franklin Career Center.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Ben Franklin Career Center over the past 7 years. The COA has increased 23.23% for that period where the last year costs were $25,816. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 25.02% for the last 7 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $3,713. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Ben Franklin Career Center over last the 7 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$3,720$3,720-
2015-16$3,838$3,838 3.17%
2016-17$4,191$4,191 9.20%
2017-18$5,017$5,017 19.71%
2018-19$5,379$5,379 7.22%
2019-20$5,419$5,419 0.74%
2020-21$6,256$6,256 15.45%
Ben Franklin Career Center Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,060, and it has increased 35.90% from the year 2014 to 2021.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$780-
2015-16$800 2.56%
2016-17$900 12.50%
2017-18$700 -22.22%
2018-19$816 16.57%
2019-20$816 0.00%
2020-21$1,060 29.90%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 4.23% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2021. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Ben Franklin Career Center.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$16,450-
2015-16$16,500 0.30%
2016-17$17,000 3.03%
2017-18$18,160 6.82%
2018-19$18,500 1.87%
2019-20$18,500
2020-21$18,500
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