Dean College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3533 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #986 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #917 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #547 of 1,095 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 1,151
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.dean.edu
Dean College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dean College has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| Applicants | 5,382 | 2,170 | 3,179 |
| Admissions | 3,967 | 1,557 | 2,387 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 337 | 152 | 185 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
108 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
43 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 732 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 139 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 131 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 58 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 54 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 18 (2%) |
| Asian | 15 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dean College is $31,472 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,727 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,546 |
| $48-75K | $28,970 |
| $75-110K | $32,261 |
| $110K+ | $32,868 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,710 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,710 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,710 |
| Fee in-district | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,028 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,192 |
| Room charge | $12,122 |
| Meal charge | $7,070 |
Dean College majors
Dean College has granted 224 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dean College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 28 |
| Dance, General | 5 | 33 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | 32 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | 31 |
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 22 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | 16 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | 14 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | 7 |
| Psychology, General | 3 | 8 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | 1 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | 2 |
| History, General | 1 | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| General Studies | 4 | |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 4 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |
| Accounting | 1 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other | 1 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 64 | 224 |
Dean College has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 36% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dean College has published 4,291 scientific papers with 74,756 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 40 | 309 |
| 1993 | 49 | 366 |
| 1994 | 52 | 463 |
| 1995 | 57 | 542 |
| 1996 | 52 | 519 |
| 1997 | 56 | 590 |
| 1998 | 51 | 583 |
| 1999 | 61 | 618 |
| 2000 | 67 | 701 |
| 2001 | 70 | 785 |
| 2002 | 87 | 947 |
| 2003 | 96 | 1044 |
| 2004 | 106 | 1312 |
| 2005 | 79 | 1443 |
| 2006 | 101 | 1687 |
| 2007 | 103 | 1987 |
| 2008 | 96 | 2232 |
| 2009 | 100 | 2344 |
| 2010 | 106 | 2545 |
| 2011 | 104 | 2742 |
| 2012 | 103 | 3018 |
| 2013 | 124 | 3155 |
| 2014 | 106 | 3284 |
| 2015 | 105 | 3355 |
| 2016 | 111 | 3169 |
| 2017 | 107 | 3207 |
| 2018 | 137 | 3338 |
| 2019 | 112 | 3614 |
| 2020 | 141 | 4283 |
| 2021 | 118 | 4317 |
| 2022 | 171 | 3772 |
| 2023 | 148 | 3804 |
| 2024 | 135 | 3498 |
Notable alumni
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Richard Belzer
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Richard Jay Belzer was an American actor, comedian, and author. He was best known for his role as BPD Detective, NYPD Detective/sergeant and investigator John Munch, whom he portrayed for 23 years in the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and several guest appearances on other series.
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Lucky Whitehead
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Rodney Darnell "Lucky" Whitehead Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played high school football at Osbourn High School in Manassas, Virginia. He played college football at Florida Atlantic, and was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has also been a member of the New York Jets and BC Lions.
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Sage Francis
- Enrolled in Dean College
- Graduated with communication studies
- Occupations
- rapperpoetsingersongwriterwriter
- Biography
-
Paul William "Sage" Francis is an American independent underground rapper from Providence, Rhode Island. He is the founder and CEO of Strange Famous Records.
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Kodo Nishimura
- Occupations
- make-up artistbhikkhu
- Biography
-
Kodo Nishimura is a Japanese Buddhist monk, artist, and author. He is an advocate for LGBTQ rights.
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Bill Green
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
William "Bill" D. Green is an American business executive. He was the executive chairman of the global Accenture management consulting firm.
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Tom Shopay
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Thomas Michael Shopay is a former Major League Baseball player. Shopay was a left-handed hitter who played outfielder for the New York Yankees (1967, 1969) and Baltimore Orioles (1971–72, 1975–77).
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Francis H. Woodward
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Francis H. Woodward is a former American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1977 to 1993.
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Charles Hedges
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Charles W. Hedges was an American politician who was a member of the Quincy, Massachusetts, city council, Massachusetts House of Representatives, Massachusetts Senate and sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, from 1961 to 1975.
General info
| Alternative names | DC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Motto | Forti et Fideli Nihil Difficile |
| Colors | cardinal red, black, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 241 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 99 Main Street Franklin, Massachusetts, 02038-1941 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 5085411900 |