Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Dean College is a private suburban institution in Franklin, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,109 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,236.
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News & Alerts
Dean College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
rolling
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (41)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
- •76% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Student Body
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Bulldogs
History & Fun Facts
- •History Dean College was founded by Oliver Dean as a co-educational academy, Dean Academy, in 1865.
- •The first class at Dean Academy was on October 1, 1866, with 44 students attending at the local Universalist Church.
- •The main building of the Academy, Dean Hall, was completed in 1868.
- •During the summer of 1872, it was destroyed by a fire, but reconstruction began and finished on June 7, 1874.
- •The school's name changed twice, to Dean Junior College in May 1941 and then Dean College in May 1994.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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Nearby Attractions
Gillette Stadium
Home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution
Legacy Place
Outdoor shopping center in Dedham with dining and entertainment
Patriot Place
Shopping and entertainment complex adjacent to Gillette Stadium