Tuition and Fees
The Franklin College fee structure is subject to change from year to year. Such changes are normally decided upon in the spring. Listed below is the fee structure for the 2012-2013 academic year. For more information on ways to pay, please see Payment Options.
Costs in US Dollars (USD) - Applicable for all US and Canadian nationals and all foreign nationals who are permanent residents in the United States and Canada.
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Tuition Includes Academic Travel (Required, two weeks each semester) | $ 18,975 | $ 37,950 |
| College Fees | $ 560 | $ 1,120 |
| Housing * | $ 4,020 | $ 8,040 |
| Total | $ 23,555 | $ 47,110 |
Costs in Swiss Francs (CHF) - Applicable for all non-US nationals residing outside of the United States.
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Tuition Includes Academic Travel (Required, two weeks each semester) | 23,825 | 47,650 |
| College Fees | 710 | 1,420 |
| Housing * | 5,020 | 10,040 |
| Total | 29,555 | 59,110 |
* Please note that housing costs vary depending on the type of residence selected. The housing cost indicated above is an average cost for a shared room for two students or a single room in a multiple apartment shared by three to six students. A full meal plan is required for all first year students (freshmen). The cost of the meal plan per semester is $1,600 or CHF 1,600. All second year students (sophomores) are required to purchase a partial meal plan at a cost of $350.00 or CHF 350.00 per semester. See Meal Plans for more details. All Franklin residences have kitchen facilities available, and the meal plan is optional after the second year.
**Swiss law requires that all students have Swiss medical insurance. The cost varies according to the age of the student. For information regarding the cost of Swiss medical insurance for 2012-2013 please see Health and Counseling in the Life at Franklin section of the website.
Financial Aid
For information on scholarships and procedures, please refer to the Financial Aid section of this site.
