Overview

Dean College is a 4-year institution located in Franklin, MA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 99 Main Street
Franklin, MA  02038
United States

Contact Mr. Edward J. Connor
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: econnor@dean.edu
Phone: 508-541-1508

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health And Wellness, General
Pre-nursing Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Securities Services Administration/management
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, Other
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Musical Theatre
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Theatre/theatre Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,382

Applied

1,151

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,179

Females Applied

Not Reported

Females Accepted

Male Admissions

2,170

Males Applied

Not Reported

Males Accepted

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation
Other requirements:	Students applying to a performing arts major must complete an audition or portfolio review, students applying to the Arch Learning Community are required to interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

46,276

Private

Fees

550

Full-time student fees

19,864

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

35,175

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,827

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,375

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,080

Avg. Loan Aid

23,745

Avg. Grant Aid

29,060

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,151

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.38%
Black or African American	12.17%
White or Caucasian	63.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	1.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	4.73%
Other	4.9%

Gender

Male (48.48%)

Female (51.52%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	88%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Week, Winter Week and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Dean Activities Board, Student Government Association, Dean News Network, The Collective and Agape

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
augmented with professional police services (Franklin Police Department) in addition to Campus Safety

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

152

Total Faculty

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 34

Part-time - 118

Male - 69

Female - 83