Dean College
Private college · Franklin, MA · 1,089 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
74%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$32,629
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$68,042
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
53%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Dean College?
Dean College accepts about 74 of every 100 applicants (74%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Dean College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Dean College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Dean College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $68,042 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $32,629 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $48,378 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$48,378
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$48,378
- Room & board$20,660
- Total cost of attendance$68,042
- Average net price after grants$32,629
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Communications, Criminal Justice.
Dean College FAQ
- What is Dean College's acceptance rate?
- 74% — moderately selective.
- Is Dean College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Dean College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Dean College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Dean College cost?
- About $68,042 a year before aid; $32,629 on average after grants.
- What is Dean College's FAFSA school code?
- 002144. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Dean College receives your information.
- What is Dean College's graduation rate?
- 53% of students finish within six years.
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