Overview
Founded in 1865, Dean College is a private institution based in the suburban town of Franklin, Massachusetts. Many students choose to study dance, drama and theater production, or athletic training. Dean is a sustainable campus and uses LED lighting, occupancy sensors to control lighting, and refines wasted kitchen oil into heating fuel. Dean College offers international study abroad and domestic study away programs from as short as seven days to as long as one year.
Acceptance Rate:
76%
Average Net Price:
$31,337
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1010
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $44,960 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $44,960 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,192 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,972
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,433
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$26,629
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
19%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3299
79%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,433
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$24,864,546
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,484,746
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
76%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,126
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$231
Students receiving federal loans
74%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,490
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,985
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
4860
Students Applied
28%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | September 1 | |
| Other | March 15 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
6%
Submitting ACT
49%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1010
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,189
Total Number of Undergrads
1,189
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
27
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
40
Countries Represented
10
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
90%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
88%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
cardinal red, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Eastern Collegiate Football Conference
Total Male Athletes
230
Total Female Athletes
90
Intramural Sports
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Dean College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,100
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Providence
Hartford
Barnstable
Top 5 Employers
Dean College
Dell EMC
Fidelity Investments
CVS Health
Waters Corporation
Top 5 Sectors
Business Administration and Management
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dance
Psychology
Business/Commerce, General
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,000
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$231
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingIf you come to Dean wanting to learn, you're going to take a lot away from the experience. I was a Criminal Justice major, and was fortunate enough to have Professor Couture for my Intro to Crim class. She has a system set up where you can earn points for each extra-curricular activity (guest speaker, prison tours, videos) you participate in. She requires 7 points-worth, but I participated in as many as I could (with 2 jobs, scheduling was a challenge) and I found it well worth the extra time spent.
Kristen from Millville, MA
The campus is very beautiful and close knit, everything is in walking distance. The staff is amazing and each professor knows each student on a name by name basis. Dean is a wonderful community of talented individuals and the environment is very positive and friendly.
Taryn from Bondsville, MA
Dean College gives me amazing opportunities it is truly an amazing college. The professors are very easy going and help out with the transition from high school to college. Dean College gives a college student the true fun and safe experience of being in college.
Ilia from Homestead, FL
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