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Dean College

Franklin, MA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Dean College campus
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Admission rate
74%
Accessible
Average net price
$32,629
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings
$47,982
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Dean College is a private nonprofit college in Franklin, MA with 1,089 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $32,629 per year ($29,604 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,982 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
74%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
5,382
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,967
Fall 2023
Yield
9%
of admitted students enrolled

What Dean College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$68,042
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$48,378

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$29,604
  • $30–48k$28,636
  • $48–75k$31,300
  • $75–110k$30,510
  • $110k+$35,637

Get a personal estimate with Dean College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Freshman retention
68%
Median earnings
$47,982
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,089
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Receive Pell grants
34%
  • White63%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black11%
  • Asian2%

Dean College FAQ

What is Dean College's acceptance rate?+

Dean College admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Dean College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Dean College?+

In Fall 2023, 5,382 students applied to Dean College and 3,967 were admitted; 339 enrolled.

Does Dean College consider legacy status?+

No. Dean College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Dean College require an essay?+

Dean College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Dean College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $68,042 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,629.

What is Dean College's graduation rate?+

53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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