Dean College

Private nonprofit four-year college in Franklin, MA that costs an average of $32,629 a year after financial aid, admits 74% of applicants and graduates 53% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$32,629
Acceptance rate
74%
Graduation rate
53%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,982

Private nonprofitLarge suburb1,089 undergraduates

Cost of Dean College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$68,042
Tuition and fees, in-state$48,378
Housing and food (on campus)$20,660
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$32,629

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$29,604
$30,001–48,000$28,636
$48,001–75,000$31,300
$75,001–110,000$30,510
$110,001+$35,637

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Dean College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate74%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate53%
First-year retention68%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$37,436
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,982
Rank in Massachusetts (earnings)60th of 65 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,500
Typical monthly loan payment$301 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants34%
Students with federal loans74%

Majors and programs at Dean College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections39$43,757$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations62$41,005$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness99$32,587$26,000
Communication and Media Studies31$31,941$26,000
Dance62$30,938$27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft53$29,919$27,000
Psychology24$29,878—
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management8——
Biology9——
English Language and Literature8——
History7——
Journalism22——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities13——
Marketing7——
Sociology5——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11——

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services1——
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Homeland Security2——
Human Resources Management and Services9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6——

Associate's degree programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services1——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Biology4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations28——
Communication and Media Studies4——
Criminal Justice and Corrections5——
Dance7——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences2——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs10——
History1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities9——
Psychology8——
Sociology6——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6——

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American International CollegeSpringfield$24,178100%$66,151
Fisher CollegeBoston$22,04271%$52,749
Lasell UniversityNewton$26,34181%$64,330
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About Dean College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year college
LocationFranklin, MA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates1,089
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitedean.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Dean College's acceptance rate?

Dean College admits 74% of applicants.

How much does Dean College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $68,042 a year (tuition and fees: $48,378). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $32,629 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $29,604.

How much do Dean College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $47,982 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 60th of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is criminal justice and corrections ($43,757 a year after graduation).

What is Dean College's graduation rate?

53% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.