Dean College

Franklin, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

C-

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About Dean College

Dean College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Franklin, MA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 1,089 students. The acceptance rate is 74%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,109.

74%

Acceptance

$30,684

Net price

1,089

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

74%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$30,684

Average net price

$46,526

In-state tuition

$46,526

Out-of-state tuition

$19,864

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$64,889

Total cost of attendance

34%

Students receiving Pell grants

72%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$26,996

$30–48K

$26,798

$48–75K

$28,640

$75–110K

$31,161

$110K+

$34,318

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business20.3%

Visual & Performing Arts19.9%

Parks & Recreation17.5%

Communications11.8%

Criminal Justice8.9%

Humanities4.9%

Psychology4.9%

Biology3.7%

Education3.3%

History2.0%

After Graduation

$38,109

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,046

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

68%

Retention rate

60%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,116

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,089

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

32%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women

49% men

Race & ethnicity

White

63%

Hispanic

12%

Black

11%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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