Dean College
PrivateFranklin, MA
Dean College is a private small school in Franklin, MA, enrolling about 1,089 undergraduates. Dean College is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 74%. Among reported majors, Business Administration, Management and Operations shows the strongest outcomes -- $62,986/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
Confirm on Dean College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Dean College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Dean College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dean College's acceptance rate?
Dean College in Franklin, MA admits approximately 74% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Dean College cost?
Dean College's total cost of attendance is reported at $64,889 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Dean College?
Dean College's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Dean College require students to live on campus?
No -- Dean College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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