Dean College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3552 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1004 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #932 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #649 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 1,092
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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% | 71% | 76% |
| Applicants | 4,617 | 2,132 | 2,485 |
| Admissions | 3,403 | 1,506 | 1,897 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 295 | 144 | 151 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
313 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
28 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 | 685 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 135 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 123 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 52 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 51 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 25 (2%) |
| Asian | 18 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dean College is $32,085 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 | $26,996 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,798 |
| $48-75K | $28,640 |
| $75-110K | $31,161 |
| $110K+ | $34,318 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,276 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,276 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,276 |
| 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 | $19,864 |
| Room charge | $12,546 |
| Meal charge | $7,318 |
Dean College majors
Dean College has granted 217 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dean College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | 34 |
| Dance, General | 2 | 28 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | 25 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | 19 |
| Psychology, General | 5 | 14 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | 14 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | 14 |
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 16 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 14 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | 7 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 6 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 3 |
| General Studies | 5 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other | 1 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | |
| Musical Theatre | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 45 | 217 |
Dean College has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 52% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dean College has published 4,356 scientific papers with 77,003 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 50 | 363 |
| 1994 | 52 | 457 |
| 1995 | 57 | 539 |
| 1996 | 52 | 516 |
| 1997 | 57 | 586 |
| 1998 | 53 | 581 |
| 1999 | 61 | 615 |
| 2000 | 68 | 698 |
| 2001 | 71 | 782 |
| 2002 | 88 | 948 |
| 2003 | 96 | 1042 |
| 2004 | 106 | 1314 |
| 2005 | 79 | 1444 |
| 2006 | 102 | 1681 |
| 2007 | 104 | 1980 |
| 2008 | 96 | 2230 |
| 2009 | 100 | 2346 |
| 2010 | 106 | 2539 |
| 2011 | 106 | 2736 |
| 2012 | 103 | 3017 |
| 2013 | 124 | 3157 |
| 2014 | 107 | 3289 |
| 2015 | 105 | 3358 |
| 2016 | 110 | 3165 |
| 2017 | 107 | 3199 |
| 2018 | 137 | 3341 |
| 2019 | 109 | 3616 |
| 2020 | 142 | 4281 |
| 2021 | 119 | 4318 |
| 2022 | 171 | 3770 |
| 2023 | 148 | 3797 |
| 2024 | 145 | 3560 |
| 2025 | 42 | 2905 |
Notable alumni
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Richard Belzer
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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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 in 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 former professional football wide receiver and kick returner who played for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and five years in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He has been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and BC Lions. He is a Grey Cup champion after winning with the Blue Bombers in 2019 and was named a CFL All-Star in 2021. He played college football at Florida Atlantic.
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Sage Francis
- Enrolled in Dean College
- Graduated with communication studies
- Occupations
- singersongwriterwriterrapperpoet
- 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 artistBuddhist monk
- Biography
-
Kodo Nishimura is a Japanese Buddhist monk, artist, and author. He is an advocate for LGBTQ rights.
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Pat Flaherty
- Occupations
- television actorbaseball playeraircraft pilotAmerican football playerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Edmund Joseph Flaherty was an American film actor who appeared in about 200 films.
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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
-
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 | 233 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 99 Main Street Franklin, Massachusetts, 02038-1941 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 5085411900 |