Dean College
Dean College is a private, residential college located in Franklin, MA. Conveniently situated between Boston and Providence, approximately 90 percent of students live on campus in one of 13 residence halls. Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report, Dean serves 1,200 full-time students and offers over 40 areas of study from business to dance, and from biology to sports broadcasting. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 varsity sports and more than 40 on-campus groups and organizations. Ninety-six percent of our students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation.
Accepts first-year applicationsNew EnglandPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Finance/Accounting
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Psychology
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Each year Dean College works with first year students applying from around the globe. Students who are in their final year of high school, or who haven't taken college courses since graduating high school, should apply as a first year student.
Transfer
Each year Dean College works with transfer students applying from a wide variety of colleges and universities. Students who attended college after high school should apply as a transfer student.
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Visit us
Our goal is to provide prospective students and their families as many opportunities to visit Dean College as possible. From customized visits for students and their families, to larger day-long open houses, to on-campus information sessions and tours, you'll find a wide variety of ways to explore our campus. dean.edu/visit