Dean College

99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038-0000

Tel: 5085411508

Dean College, a private residential college fostering academic and personal success, offers a variety of associate degree programs, transfer preparation for four-year institutions, and a baccalaureate degrees in Dance, Theatre, Business, Arts and Entertainment Management, and Liberal Arts and Studies. 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 1,299 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Dean College is one of 7 community colleges within Norfolk County, MA.
The nearest community college is FINE Mortuary College (12.40 miles away).

	Dean College	(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	4 or more years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	80 staff	95 staff

The student population of 1,299 has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 56% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,299 students	2,713 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	16:1	26:1

# Full-Time Students	1,076 students	1,076 students

# Part-Time Students	223 students	1,637 students


% Asian	1%	5%

% Hispanic	6%	12%

% Black	15%	11%

% White	46%	61%

% Two or more races	3%	1%

% Non Resident races	11%	2%

% Unknown races	18%	8%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.72	0.59

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

The private state tuition of $38,090 is more than the state average of $26,142. The private state tuition has grown by 30% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$38,090	$26,142

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	89%	86%

Median Debt for Graduates	$17,185	$15,250

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,500	$5,300

Acceptance Rate	68%	68%

SAT Total Avg.	1,230	500
SAT Reading	410	250

SAT Math	410	250

SAT Writing	410	-

ACT Total Avg.	58	8
ACT Composite	17	8

ACT English	17	-

ACT Math	17	-

ACT Writing	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: 2016 (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, 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.