Dean College

99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Dean College, a private residential college fostering academic and personal success, offers baccalaureate degrees and associate degree programs through the Schools of Art, Business, Dance and Liberal Arts. Dean provides its students with quality teaching, personalized academic support, and leadership development opportunities that promote a lifetime of learning and achievement. In a society where change is constant and dramatic, Dean College is committed to graduating students who are well-prepared for further collegiate study and demonstrate strong community and social responsibility, high standards of personal integrity, and the ability to thrive in a global environment.

School Highlights

Dean College serves 1,320 students (90% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.

The teacher population of 239 teachers has grown by 285% over five years.

	Dean College	(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's	Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level	Four or more years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Private not-for-profit	Public
Total Faculty	239 staff	285 staff

School Calendar	Link to School Calendar

The student population of Dean College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.

The Dean College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,320 students	2,446 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	6:1	10:1

# Full-Time Students	1,184 students	1,218 students

# Part-Time Students	136 students	1,228 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	1,000 students	400 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	-

% Asian	2%	5%

% Hispanic	9%	20%

% Black	14%	15%

% White	58%	48%

% Two or more races	4%	3%

% Non Resident races	4%	2%

% Unknown races	9%	7%

Diversity Score	0.62	0.70

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$35,600	$35,500

The private state tuition of $40,414 is more than the state average of $29,755. The private state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$40,414	$29,755

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	95%	81%

Median Debt for Graduates	$24,250	$11,900

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,500

Acceptance Rate	69%	70%

SAT Reading	500	540

SAT Math	480	525

SAT Writing	415	475

ACT Composite	22	22

ACT English	22	23

ACT Math	22	22

ACT Writing	7	7

Total Sports Offered	10 sports
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball,

Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Dean College was founded in 1865 as an academy with a mission of preparing students to complete a baccalaureate degree. Now, over 150 years later, the college offer bachelor's and associate degrees through the Schools of the Arts, Business, Dance and Liberal Arts. Dean is a unique private college that delivers a personalized education for every student.
Located just 45 minutes from Boston and Providence, Dean is a private residential college on 100 acres in Franklin, Massachusetts. Students enjoy a lively campus life, and with a short walk they can access downtown Franklin or the train to Boston. Ongoing cultural and theatrical events are offered on campus through Dean's renowned Dance and Theater programs. Dean College has 1200 full time students and 300 part time students.
Students also enjoy NCAA DIII intercollegiate athletics and a full student activities program. 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.

The nearest community college to Dean College is FINE Mortuary College (12.4 miles away).