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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 2008-2009 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)
$ 15,850 $ 31,700
College Fees $ 700
$ 1,400
Housing *
$ 3,755
$ 7,510
Total $ 20,305 $ 40,610

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)
20,350 40,700
College Fees 1,000
2.000
Housing *
4,720
9,440
Total 26,070 52,140

* 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. The meal plan is required for all first year students (freshmen). The cost of the meal plan per semester is $1,400 (fall), $ 1,500 (spring) or CHF 1,680 (fall), CHF 1,800 (spring). All Franklin residences have kitchen facilities available, and the meal plan is optional after the first year.

Financial Aid

For information on scholarships and procedures, please refer to the Financial Aid section of this site.


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