Dean College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Dean College is a private university in Franklin, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,089 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 73.71% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,109 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $46,526
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,684 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 73.71% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,089 97.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.59%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 31.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 23.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,200
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,382
- Room & Board: $19,864 annual estimate
Dean College: what the data shows
Common questions about Dean College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dean College?
Dean College is located in Franklin, MA (ZIP 02038-1941).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Dean College public or private?
Dean College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Dean College cost?
Published tuition: $46,526.
Average net price after aid: $30,684.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,996 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,798 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,640 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,161 |
| $110,001+ | $34,318 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $186,104.
How hard is it to get into Dean College?
Admission rate: 73.71%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Dean College?
Total enrollment: 1,089 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,200 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dean College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.59%.
First-year retention: 68.3%.
What do graduates of Dean College earn?
Median earnings: $30,046 six years after entry; $38,109 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
33.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dean College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (44 completions)
- Dance, General (30 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (28 completions)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General (24 completions)
- Psychology, General (21 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (18 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (17 completions)
- Securities Services Administration/Management (16 completions)
- Broadcast Journalism (14 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dean College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 73.71%; completion rate 53.59%; median earnings $38,109 at 10 years; net price $30,684. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$46,526
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dean College was $46,526.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,684
2024 Value
In 2024 Dean College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,684.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$122,736 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,684 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$186,104 4-Year Tuition
$19,864 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$67,390 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$269,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dean College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.50% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Dean College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Dean College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $33,230 | $33,230 | $25,716 |
| 2014 | $34,390 | $34,390 | $25,062 |
| 2015 | $35,420 | $35,420 | $27,303 |
| 2016 | $36,660 | $36,660 | $27,140 |
| 2017 | $38,090 | $38,090 | $29,870 |
| 2018 | $39,434 | $39,434 | $31,186 |
| 2019 | $40,414 | $40,414 | $31,337 |
| 2020 | $41,318 | $41,318 | $30,667 |
| 2021 | $42,346 | $42,346 | $35,630 |
| 2022 | $43,400 | $43,400 | $30,992 |
| 2023 | $44,960 | $44,960 | $30,236 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73.71% Acceptance Rate
5,382 Total Applicants
3,967 Students Admitted
339 First-Time Students Enrolled
8.55% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Dean College reported total enrollment of about 1,089 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.7%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%), and Black or African American (11.3%). About 33.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dean College in 2024 is 1,089 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,200 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 62.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.67% 100% Completion Time
53.59% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.67% of students graduating from Dean College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Dance, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 86% male / 14% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Dean College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$38,109 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
65.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
210.50% Return on Investment
6.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dean College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 44 completions
2. Dance, General: 30 completions
3. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 28 completions
4. Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 24 completions
5. Psychology, General: 21 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 18 completions
7. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 17 completions
8. Securities Services Administration/Management: 16 completions
9. Broadcast Journalism: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Dean College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dean College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dean College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 23.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,401
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,116
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Dean College is a private non-profit institution located in Franklin, MA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Dance, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 1,089 students. Student body composition includes White (62.7%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%), Black or African American (11.3%). The admission rate is 73.71%. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.59%. Approximately 33.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Franklin, MA 02038-1941
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Dean College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dean College located?
Dean College is located in Franklin, MA.
What is Dean College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Dean College is 73.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,382 applicants and 3,967 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Dean College cost?
Reported tuition is $46,526 and average net price is $30,684 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,864 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Dean College?
Dean College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,200 students, White (62.7%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dean College?
About 31.7% of students at Dean College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dean College earn?
Median earnings are $30,046 six years after entry and $38,109 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dean College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dean College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Dean College public or private?
Dean College is a private nonprofit institution located in Franklin, MA.
Is Dean College an HBCU?
No. Dean College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dean College a tribal college?
No. Dean College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dean College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dean College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.3%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.