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Dean College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Dean College was founded in 1865 as an academy with a mission of preparing students to complete a baccalaureate degree. Now, 140 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 ten majors. The Associate Degree programs are designed to prepare students for baccalaureate degree programs and transfer to major four-year institutions.
• Dean College has 950 full time students and 500 part time students, for a Full Time Equivalent enrollment of 1,048 students. Students also enjoy intercollegiate athletics and a full activities program. Dean awards associate degrees for ten academic majors, a baccalaureate degree in dance, and offers on-campus bachelor degree options.
• 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.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Person struck and killed by train (FOX Providence)
  posted on November 7, 2009 at 07:59:48 pm
  Crews are on scene in Franklin after a person is struck and killed by a train.
• College news (The Photo News)
  posted on November 5, 2009 at 08:04:39 am
  Ryan L. Marrone of Highland Mills recently graduated with an associate of science degree, magna cum laude, in sport management from Dean College in Franklin, Ma. Marrone was also named to the dean’s list for the fall 2008 and spring 2009 semesters and was also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. He now attends St. John’s University in Queens.
• Navarro Rises to No.1, Blinn Fourth in Juco Poll (KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station)
  posted on November 3, 2009 at 07:59:14 pm
  Navarro's 23-to-20 win over Blinn in Corsicana Saturday has vaulted the Bulldogs to the top of the NJCAA poll while dropping the Buccaneers to No. 4.
• Voters guide to Chester County municipal elections (Daily Local News)
  posted on November 3, 2009 at 05:51:35 pm
  Polls open 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. This Voters Guide may be taken into the voting booth.
• Franklin church will dedicate rooms those who kept it alive (The MetroWest Daily News)
  posted on November 1, 2009 at 04:45:02 am
  The First Universalist Society in Franklin wouldn't be where it is today had it not been for the Faithful Nine.

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