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Ben Franklin Career Center

Ben Franklin Career Center

Dunbar, WV, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

The Ben Franklin Career Center is a technical and vocational school in the Charleston metro area with a focus on preparing students for college and careers. Ben Franklin offers six 1-year and twelve 2-year vocational academic programs. Additionally, Ben Franklin features five career-training programs designed for adult students. Outside of the classroom, the career center is home to several professional organizations including SkillsUSA and the National Technical Honor Society.

Average Net Price:
$8,706
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$8,706
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$6,256
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$6,256
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1060
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,713
$30k - $48k
$10,038
$48k - $75k
$12,412
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Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
54%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,780
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,228
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,857

 

Students receiving state aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2462
Students receiving federal aid
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,228

Student Loans

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Dual Enrollment
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
100%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

$30k - $48k
1

Admissions Resources

For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 1, but less than 2 academic years
Total Number of Students
65
Total Number of Undergrads
65
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Differs by program

Non Traditional Learning
 

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

White

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
66%
34%
Residency
In-State Students
100%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
12%
White
88%
Percent of First Generation Students
52%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
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Mobile campus emergency alert
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After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$24,800