Dean College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Franklin, Massachusetts with 1,089 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, costs an average of $32,629 a year after grants and graduates 53% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Dean College acceptance rate and admissions
Dean College admitted 74% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Dean College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early action II | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Next deadline: Early action II, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Dean College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Dean College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $48,378 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $20,660 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $68,042 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $32,629 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $32,629 a year after grants and scholarships, $35,413 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Dean College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Dean College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 53% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $47,982 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 55% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Dean College majors and what graduates earn
Dean College awarded bachelor's degrees in 16 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($62,986).
All 16 majors at Dean College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 34 | $41,005 | $62,986 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 43 | $32,587 | $46,897 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | 16 | $29,878 | $45,086 | n/a |
| Theater | 22 | $29,919 | $36,724 | $27,000 |
| Dance | 28 | $30,938 | $36,644 | $27,000 |
| Arts management | 2 | n/a | $33,485 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 16 | $43,757 | n/a | $27,000 |
| Communication | 15 | $31,941 | n/a | $26,000 |
| Journalism | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 1,089 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 51% women, 49% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Dean College?
Dean College admitted 74% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Dean College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $48,378. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $32,629 a year in 2024-25.
Is Dean College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Dean College reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Dean College?
53% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Dean College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $47,982 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
Similar colleges
Matched on location, type, selectivity, size, net price and graduation rate.
More: all colleges in Massachusetts · Dean College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.