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About Dean College

small private collegetest optionalarts and business focusaccessible admissionsnew england campus

Dean College is a private liberal arts college in Franklin, MA, known for its small private college, test optional, and arts and business focus. With an acceptance rate of 76%, Dean College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 343 students each year. Dean College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Dean College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $30,178 per year; the sticker price of $62,936 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Dean College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

76%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Dean College

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Demonstrated Interest
Dean College pays close attention to student engagement, so schedule a campus visit to Franklin and follow up with your admissions counselor by name after any information session or tour. A personal connection with your regional rep can make a real difference at a school this size.
Extracurriculars
Dean has a nationally recognized dance program and a strong theater arts community, so if you have any background in performing arts, highlight those experiences prominently in your application even if that is not your intended major. Admissions looks favorably on students who will contribute to campus life.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Dean College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$63k/yr$27.0k
30k-48k~$63k/yr$26.8k
48k-75k~$63k/yr$28.6k
75k-110k~$63k/yr$31.2k
110k+~$63k/yr$34.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

43%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$30k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,180
Undergrad Enrollment
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