Benjamin Franklin is one of Yale’s newest residential colleges, along with its sister college, Pauli Murray – both completed in 2017.
While the colleges are designed to look as if you stepped back in time, modern amenities abound with a state-of-the-art fitness center, a dance and recording studio, and a black box theatre. The dining hall’s grand ceiling, chandeliers and large communal tables greet you upon entering the dining room, while pocketed alcoves provide a quieter atmosphere for a study break.