Indirect Cost Rates, Benefits, and Other Data

The College has a negotiated rate for basic operational costs associated with grants. This rate should be applied to all grants unless the funder specifically limits such charges. The current rate can be obtained from the Sponsored Research Office.

• On Campus: 48 percent of modified direct costs (excluding capital expenditures, buildings, individual items of equipment; alteration and renovations, and that portion of any sub-award in excess of $25,000. (See IDC Agreement)
• Off Campus: 21 percent of modified direct costs

Date of Agreement: February 9, 2026; effective until May 31, 2029. 

Benefit rates associated with salary calculations for anyone being paid by a grant vary according to the position. These rates cover the College's share of FICA, and the cost of unemployment coverage, tuition benefit, health care, and pension. Rates for 2026 are: 

• Faculty: 35.2 percent
• Postdocs: 36.5 percent
• Admin/Prof: 36.5 percent
• Clerical/Technical: 45.7 percent
• Service/Crafts: 56.5 percent
• Undergraduate Students: 10 percent summer only
• Graduate Students: 10 percent (all year)
• Projected Fringe Benefit Rates, 2025-2033