Dean College

Dean College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Franklin, Massachusetts. Dean College was founded in 1865 and now enrolls around 1,180 students a year, including 1,180 undergrads. Dean College provides housing for up to 1,001 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 75% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Dean College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Dean College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Dean College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Dean College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Dean College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Dean College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Dean College on the Student Life page.

Is Dean College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Dean College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Dean College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is slightly difficult to get into Dean College. Around 71% of applicants get into Dean College each year. Last year, 5,919 students applied to Dean College and 4,174 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Dean College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Dean College, around 66% come back their sophomore year. Around 53% of students who started at Dean College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Dean College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 86% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Dean College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Dean College's endowment was valued at $49.9 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Dean College spends about $7,704 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Dean College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Dean College meets 68% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $31,458 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Dean College. Based on this information, how does Dean College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Dean College a good school for you?

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Where is Dean College?

Dean College is located in the suburban setting of Franklin, Massachusetts, less than an hour from Boston and Providence and RI.

If you want to see Dean College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 495 to Franklin, or book a flight to the nearest airport, T.F. Green or Logan.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Dean College and Franklin are like without leaving home.

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