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Dean College
Most applicants get into Dean College — 73.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Dean College occupies suburban Franklin, MA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $62,986 four years out. Faculty pay averages $88,812 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,089 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 68.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Dean College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 73.7% who got into Dean College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Dean College received 5,382 applications and admitted 3,967 (73.7%), with 339 enrolling.
How Dean College compares
| Dean College | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73.7% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,526 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $38,109 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Dean College's median earnings are $38,109 — below the Massachusetts benchmark of $62,832. Weigh that against the $46,526 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Dean College lists tuition at $46,526 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Dean College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $46,526 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,089 undergraduates, Dean College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
53.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Dean College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Dean College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,986 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,897 |
| Psychology, General | $45,086 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,724 |
| Dance | $36,644 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $33,485 |
Median earnings for these 6 Dean College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $38,109 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 10 additional Dean College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Dean College?
Dean College doesn't look at test scores; its 73.7% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Dean College's acceptance rate?
73.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,967 admitted from 5,382 applicants.
How much does Dean College cost?
At Dean College, published tuition is $46,526 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Dean College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Dean College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $38,109 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Emmanuel College — 75.6% admitted
- Endicott College — 71.2% admitted
- Fisher College — 70.7% admitted
- Framingham State University — 83.6% admitted
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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.