Dean College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Dean College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Dean College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Franklin, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,151, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The college offers 19 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,710.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile910-1105
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
13%
Online student enrollment
7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
63%
Unknown
5%
Black
12%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
151
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.13% online, 87% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $44,710 | $44,710 |
| Graduate | $undefined | $undefined |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $19,192 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,500 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,775 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,700 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $66,402 | $66,402 |
| Off-campus without family | $57,185 | $57,185 |
| Off-campus with family | $47,710 | $47,710 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
30%
State Grant Aid
18%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
30%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Field Hockey
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | History. | |||
| 7 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 8 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 9 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 10 | Psychology. | |||
| 11 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 12 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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