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Students attend Ben Franklin in Dunbar, West Virginia, a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Ben Franklin degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Applicants to Ben Franklin appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 477 students at Ben Franklin (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Ben Franklin Career Center is to prepare all students, through effective training, to be productive citizens and employees in a complex world"
More complete details are provided below.
Ben Franklin Career Center
500 28th St
Dunbar, WV 25064
General Phone: (304) 766-0369
Admissions Phone: (304) 766-0369
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 766-0369
http://boe.kana.k12.wv.us/
Ben Franklin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 58 | HVAC, electrical installation and repair, heavy equipment maintenance, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair, computer repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science courses, web design, computer networking |
| Medical Adminstration | 16 | medical office assistant |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | CAD and design |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 5 | health aide |
| Media | 4 | graphic communications |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 2 | construction |
Number of programs and degrees for Ben Franklin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 125 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Ben Franklin had a total enrollment of 477 students (295 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 99% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 4 % |
| Part-Time | 5 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dunbar, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 766-0369
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 450 |
Financial Aid:
Ben Franklin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1274300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 766-0369
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ben Franklin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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