Dean College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Dean College is a private nonprofit institution located in Franklin, Massachusetts with approximately 1,089 undergraduate students enrolled. Dean College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,684 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $38,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Dean College is a private college in Franklin, Massachusetts. It offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certificates.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 43% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start actually finish, which is a real concern worth taking seriously. That said, the median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,000, and the small campus in Franklin (just over 1,100 students) can work well for students who need a more supportive, less overwhelming environment to find their footing. Worth considering if a student needs a slower on-ramp to a four-year degree or is drawn to the associate's degree pathway, but families should go in clear-eyed about the outcome data.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,089 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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