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Dean College

Franklin, MA · Private nonprofit
At a glance

73.7%

Acceptance rate

$30,236

Avg net price

1,142

Enrollment

Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 31Bachelor’s 214
Associate’s 5Bachelor’s 44
Associate’s 7Bachelor’s 42
Associate’s 2Bachelor’s 41
Associate’s 3Bachelor’s 26
Associate’s 2Bachelor’s 20
Associate’s 1Bachelor’s 11
Associate’s 3Bachelor’s 9
Associate’s 2Bachelor’s 7
Associate’s 3Bachelor’s 5
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 5
Associate’s 1Bachelor’s 3
Associate’s 0Bachelor’s 1
Associate’s 2Bachelor’s None reported
College athletics

NCAA program details

Primary division
Division III
Primary conference
Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Projected sponsored sports15
BaseballField HockeyFootball — Non-Division IMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's LacrosseMen's Soccer

Athletic participation

363 unique student-athletes · 16 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Action Priority Deadline

Decision released by Dec 1

Nov 1, 2026

Early Action Deadline

Decision released by Dec 20

Dec 1, 2026

Priority Admission Deadline

Mar 15, 2027

Rolling admission

No deadline

· Apply with Common App or the college's application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$46,276
Required fees
$250
Food and housing
$19,864
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$1,570
Total
$68,960
Total by year
  1. $60,17219–20
  2. $61,46620–21
  3. $62,93621–22
  4. $64,44222–23
  5. $66,65223–24
  6. $68,96024–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $30,236 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation31%
6-year graduation43%
Retention rate76%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$38,109
Median debt$25,000
Campus
Enrollment1,142
Student-faculty ratio15:1
SettingSuburb

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