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Dean College

99 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038-1941

Tel: (508)541-1900

Private not-for-profit | 1,238 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Dean College serves 1,238 students (81% of students are full-time).
The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equalto than the college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
Dean College is one of 6 community colleges within Norfolk County, MA.

The nearest community college is Laboure College (21.6 miles away).

School Overview:	Dean College	Community College Avg.
Institution Level	Four or more years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Private not-for-profit	Public
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included)	59 staff	63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment	1,238 students	1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio	1:21	1:21
# Full-Time Students	1,008 students	1,262 students
# Part-Time Students	230 students	1,508 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%
% Asian	-	2%
% Hawaiian	-	1%
% Hispanic	-	6%
% Black	-	15%
% White	-	62%
% Two or more races	-	2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$29,140	$4,485

Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$29,140	$8,679

Tuition	41500
Percent Admitted	68%	69%
SAT Reading (25-75%)	375-485	410-520
SAT Math (25-75%)	370-480	410-530
SAT Writing (25-75%)	375-490	400-500
ACT English (25-75%)	15-19	15-22
ACT Math (25-75%)	15-19	16-21
ACT Writing (25-75%)	5-7	6-8
ACT Composite (25-75%)	15-19	17-21

School Notes:

Dean College was founded in 1865 as an academy with a mission of preparing students to complete a baccalaureate degree. Now, 145 years later, the college mission remains the same, making Dean a unique private college that delivers a personalized education for every student.
Dean College is a private residential college located on 100 pristine acres in Franklin, Massachusetts, just 45 minutes from Boston and Providence. Students enjoy a lively campus life, and with a short walk they can access downtown Franklin or the rail train to Boston. Ongoing cultural and theatrical events are offered on campus through Dean's renowned Dance and Theater programs.
Dean College offers Associate Degree programs in fifteen majors. The Associate Degree programs are designed to prepare students for baccalaureate degree programs and transfer to major four-year institutions.
Dean College has 1020 full time students and 500 part time students, for a Full Time Equivalent enrollment of 1,520 students. Students also enjoy intercollegiate athletics and a full activities program. Dean awards associate degrees for fifteen academic majors, and baccalaureate degrees in five academic majors.
Dean focuses on learning as a total experience -- both in and out of the classroom. Our internships, work-and-learn program, comprehensive athletic programs, community service projects, co-curricular activities and leadership opportunities all help you build the self-confidence that will be critical to your success.
Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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