Dean College

Franklin, MA
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Acceptance Rate
74%
Enrollment
1,142
Graduation Rate
43%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,109
Retention Rate
76%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$44,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,960
Avg Net Price
$30,236
Room & Board
$19,192
Total COA
$62,802
Median Debt
$25,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$26,727
$30,001–48,000
$23,546
$48,001–75,000
$28,970
$75,001–110,000
$32,261
$110,001+
$32,868
Pell Grant Rate: 30%
Federal Loan Rate: 71%

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Sticker Price$64,152
Estimated Net Price$30,236 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
43%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,109
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$25,000

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts
26.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
19.9%
Business & Marketing
17.5%
Communication
8.9%
Criminal Justice
8.9%
Education
4.1%
Psychology
3.8%
Social Sciences
2.1%
Biology
1.7%
Health Professions
1.7%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations37$52,171
Dance31$31,753
Health and Physical Education/Fitness30
Psychology, General23
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft12$25,413
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management10
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Communication and Media Studies6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities5$28,891
English Language and Literature, General4
History2
Sociology1

Demographics

Men 48%Women 52%
White
63.6%
Black
12.2%
Hispanic
11.4%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More
4.7%
International
1.6%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-01
EAII2025-12-01
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.