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Dean College

Dean College

Franklin, MA · Suburb · 1,089 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts, is best known for its student-centered approach to higher education, offering strong associate and bachelor’s degree programs with particular renown in dance, sports management, and business. The college is uniquely distinguished by the prestigious Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance and an exclusive academic partnership with Kraft Sports + Entertainment, providing students with direct, hands-on industry experience with professional sports organizations. On campus, students thrive in a close-knit, supportive community characterized by small class sizes, active performing arts and athletic programs, and specialized academic support designed to help every individual succeed.


Wikipedia:Dean College is a private college in Franklin, Massachusetts. It offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certificates.

Location
Franklin, MA, 02038-1941 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
PVD · Providence
25 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$64,889
Avg net price
$30,684
Room & board
$19,864
Tuition
$46,526
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$26,996
$30–48k
$26,798
$48–75k
$28,640
$75–110k
$31,161
$110k+
$34,318
Admissions
Admit rate
74%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Dean College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
48%
4-yr on-time completion
42%
1st-yr retention
68%
Transfer-out rate
37%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
40%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,046
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,109
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$17,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,000
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$51,545
Independent students
8%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
12%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$30,046
10 years after entry
$38,109
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness56
Dance34
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft31
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Criminal Justice and Corrections23
Communication and Media Studies16
Journalism8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
Psychology, General8
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management6
English Language and Literature, General4
History4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
Biology, General2
Marketing2
Sociology1
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Institutional
Endowment
$69M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
23%
Avg faculty salary
$7,401/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,116
Federal loan rate
72%

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