Dean College
- 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 6 community colleges within Norfolk County, MA.
- The nearest community college to Dean College is FINE Mortuary College (12.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Dean College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
- The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| 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 | 96 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,299 students | 3,428 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 26:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,076 students | 1,076 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 223 students | 2,352 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| % Black | 15% | 12% |
| % White | 46% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 11% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 18% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.59 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,600 | $35,500 |
Sports
| 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
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Dean College is FINE Mortuary College (12.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- FINE Mortuary CollegePrivate, for profit104 students | 12.40 Mi150 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
(781)762-1211 12.40104 - 5,369 students | 17.10 Mi50 Oakland St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781)239-3000 17.105,369 - Lasell CollegePrivate, non-profit2,070 students | 19.60 Mi1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Auburndale, MA 02466
(617)243-2000 19.602,070 - 7,905 students | 20.90 MiOne Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302
(508)588-9100 20.907,905 - Newbury CollegePrivate, non-profit874 students | 21.50 Mi129 Fisher Ave
Brookline, MA 02445
(617)730-7000 21.50874
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