Dean College

Franklin, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Dean College reported a 73.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Dean College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Franklin, MA. The historical average net price is $30,684 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

73.7%

5,382 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$30,684

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

48.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

68.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,089

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Dean College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$26,996
$30,001 – $48,000$26,798
$48,001 – $75,000$28,640
$75,001 – $110,000$31,161
$110,000+$34,318

Top Majors at Dean College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts50
Parks, Recreation & Fitness41
Business, Management & Marketing39
Communication & Journalism28
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice16
Psychology14
Liberal Arts & General Studies10
Biological & Biomedical Sciences7
Social Sciences4
Education3

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About Dean College

Official website: https://www.dean.edu/

Admissions: https://www.dean.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Dean College

What is the acceptance rate at Dean College?

Dean College reported a 74% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 5,382. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Dean College?

The historical 74% acceptance rate suggests Dean College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Dean College?

The stored historical average net price at Dean College is $30,684 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $31,467 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Dean College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Dean College is 48%. its stored first-year retention rate is 68%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Dean College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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