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 inf% from (-), where Ben Franklin Career Center's current cost is $25,752. In 2024, the COA is increased by 3.90% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $3,720 (2012) to $6,192 (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.
Ben Franklin Career Center's tuition increase rate is higher than the West Virginia's average increase rate of 13.16%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

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 9 years. The COA has increased inf% for that period where the last year costs were $25,752. 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 9 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 9 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$3,720$3,720-
2013-14$3,720$3,720 0.00%
2014-15$3,720$3,720 0.00%
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-$2$5,430 8.23%
2019-20-$2$5,470 0.74%
2020-21-$2$6,192 13.20%
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 41.33% from the year 2012 to 2021.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$750-
2013-14$775 3.33%
2014-15$780 0.65%
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 2012 to 2021. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Ben Franklin Career Center.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$4,300-
2013-14$4,400-
2014-15$4,450-
2015-16$4,500-
2016-17$5,000-
2017-18$5,500-
2018-19$5,749-
2019-20$5,749-
2020-21$5,749-
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