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Dean College
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  • 4 Year
  • FRANKLIN, MA
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Dean College

    Report Card

    grade C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C
    2. Value
      grade D+
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade C+
    5. Athletics
      grade C+
    6. Party Scene
      grade C+
    7. Professors
      grade C minus
    8. Location
      grade C+
    9. Dorms
      grade B minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade C+
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    99 MAIN STREET
    FRANKLIN, MA 02038
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Northeast Athletic Conference

    From Dean College

    Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus life.

    Dean serves 1,200 full-time students and offers over 50 bachelor’s and associate degree programs and specializations.

    Dean College is situated in Franklin, MA, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, RI and is accessible to Boston by train. 90% of the College's student population lives on campus.

    Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on student engagement and exceptional teaching. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 40 on-campus clubs and organizations.

    96% of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    71%
    SAT Range
    910-1100
    ACT Range
    17-22
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $32,455 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $26,491 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    94%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade C minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

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    Are you looking for your next stop? Dean College is a transfer-friendly college welcoming students from both two- and four-year schools. Our application is free and easy to complete. We award considerable transfer scholarships up to $33,000 that we automatically consider you for when you apply. And, we use a generous transfer credit policy to maximize the number of credits you transfer to Dean!

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      8%
    • On Campus
      92%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,108 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    95
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    40%
    Varsity Athletes
    25%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    93%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $33,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    52%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%

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