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

63.00%

In-State

63.00%

Out-of-State

Ben Franklin Career Center's tuition & fees has increased from $3,838 (2015) to $6,256 (2021), and the rate of tuition increase is 63.00% 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 15.87%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 22.13% from 2015 ($21,138).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Ben Franklin Career Center's COA is $25,816, which is increased by 4.37% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Ben Franklin Career Center's COA over the past 6 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 63.00% for the last 6 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $3,713. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Ben Franklin Career Center over last the 6 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,838$3,838-
2016-17$4,191$4,1919.20%
2017-18$5,017$5,01719.71%
2018-19$5,379$5,3797.22%
2019-20$5,419$5,4190.74%
2020-21$6,256$6,25615.45%
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 32.50% from the year 2015 to 2021.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$800-
2016-17$90012.50%
2017-18$700-22.22%
2018-19$81616.57%
2019-20$816
2020-21$1,06029.90%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 4.23% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2021. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Ben Franklin Career Center.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$16,500-
2016-17$17,0003.03%
2017-18$18,1606.82%
2018-19$18,5001.87%
2019-20$18,500
2020-21$18,500

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Ben Franklin Career Center and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Ben Franklin Career Center$5,264
($5,264)		$4,950
($4,950)		6.34%
Academy of Careers and Technology$12,500
($12,500)		$12,500
($12,500)		-
James Rumsey Technical Institute$6,155
($6,155)		$6,055
($6,055)		1.65%
Garnet Career Center$6,156
($6,156)		$6,156
($6,156)		-
Cabell County Career Technology Center$5,380
($5,380)		$4,980
($4,980)		8.03%
Monongalia County Technical Education Center$4,915
($4,915)		$4,915
($4,915)		-

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