Dean College

99 Main Street
Franklin, Massachusetts  02038

What Is The Dean Difference?

It’s not a program or a professor. It’s not a single class or a club. It’s the way their academics, support network and community overlap, connect and magnify each other.

At Dean College, students find the people and resources who help make their dreams a reality.  In this exceptionally supportive community, they’ll work closely with world-class faculty and professional advisors to gain essential skills and create a plan for success.  They’ll explore their interests through clubs and activities, over 500 campus events per year, gain hands-on experience through internships, and prepare to launch a dynamic career.

The Dean Difference is really quite simple — it’s Dean

Mission

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. 

This is The Dean Difference. 

About Dean

Dean serves 1,200 full-time students and offers bachelor’s degrees in over 40 majors and minors. The most popular majors include Business Management, Dance, Theatre, Psychology, Criminal Justice, majors related to the sports industry including Sport Management, Sports Broadcasting, Exercise Science, Athletic Coaching and Recreation.

Dean College is situated in Franklin, MA, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, RI and is accessible to Boston by train. Franklin, MA was named the safest city in America by Neighborhood Scout.  90% of the students live on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on student engagement and exceptional teaching. Specialized support programs are available for students with diagnosed learning challenges. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams and many on-campus clubs and organizations. All students are required to complete at least one internship. Study abroad and study away (within the US) options are available.

Learn more about our beautiful campus through our virtual tour at https://www.youvisit.com/tour/dean.

Applying to Dean

Dean College has two rounds of Early Action, Nov 1 and Dec 1 and then is rolling admissions. Using a personalized, holistic review process considering all aspects of the student’s academic, extracurricular, and personal experiences, 71% of students were admitted in the most recent year. Our philosophy is to determine if the student could be successful at Dean College and if they are the right fit for the college. If they are, they are admitted. Students are not competing for a spot with any other applicants.

The Common Application or the Dean application are both accepted. There is no application fee.  Although letters of recommendation and a personal statement are encouraged, they are not required. Test scores are also not required and are not used for an admission or merit scholarship decision.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Dean offers generous scholarships and financial aid. 95% of students receive financial assistance. The average cost after all forms of financial aid (excluding parent and private loans) is under $25,000 for a resident student.