Dean College

  • 0/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Franklin, MA
  • 1.0 1 review

Overview

Total enrollment

1,092
Dean College overview
Dean College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Located in Franklin, Massachusetts, approximately 30 miles southwest of Boston, Dean College is a private institution that offers both two-year and four-year degree programs. The 100-acre suburban campus features a mix of historic New England architecture and modern academic facilities, centered around a traditional quad dating back to the college's founding in 1865. The college maintains a primary focus on business, dance, and liberal arts programs, with notable offerings in arts and entertainment management, sport management, and performing arts. Dean College provides guaranteed housing for all four years in its residential halls, which accommodate the majority of its undergraduate population, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Dean Bulldogs, primarily in the New England Collegiate Conference.

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  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Unavailable
Dean College admission standards
  • GPA 2.88

Acceptance Rate

73.7%
Dean College applications overview
  • Applications Due Sep 1, 2026
  • Enrollment Rate 8.7%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,526
Costs for Dean College
Fee Cost
Tuition $46,526
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $250
Room and Board $19,864
Budget for Other Expenses $1,570
Total One Year Cost $69,210

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

62% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Dean College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, and Business. 26% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 25% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 16% in Business.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 26%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 25%
  • Business 16%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 9%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165574.

GPA calculator: Dean College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026