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
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

4,599

Applied

3,382

Accepted

1,092

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,479

Females Applied

1,888

Females Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,113

Males Applied

1,489

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 20th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,128

Private

Fees

250

Full-time student fees

20,660

Room & board

13,048

Room only

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

1,092

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

49%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.32%
Black or African American	11.31%
White or Caucasian	62.78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.18%
Asian	1.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	4.78%
Other	4.69%

Gender

Male (49.27%)

Female (50.73%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	93%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Carnival, Winter Week Activities and Bulldog Beginnings/ Welcome Week

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, Student Athletic Advisory Committee Committee and National Society of Leadership and Success

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:
Emergency Notification System

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Faculty

148

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 32

Part-time - 116