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Dean College

Franklin, Massachusetts 02038-1941

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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.

Established
1865
Motto
Forti et Fideli Nihil Difficile
Mascot
Boomer
Type
Private college
Division
Division III

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74%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,142Students
15:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$38,109Earnings 10yr
$30,236Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Dean College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,960
Room & Board$19,192
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$62,802
Average Net Price$30,236
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,727
$30–48K$23,546
$48–75K$28,970
$75–110K$32,261
$110K+$32,868

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,236

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2900.0%

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

Programs (41)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,142
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 12%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.2%
Freshman Retention75.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$30,046
8 Years$33,302
10 Years$38,109

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,800
Men
$41,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
26 mi(45 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
165 mi(286 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
246 mi(426 min)

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