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Costs
Each year Dean College awards over $11 million dollars in institutional aid. In addition, students receive more than $6 million in federal and state financial aid. Dean College is dedicated to helping you finance your education through institutional, federal and state aid, and through loans and work study. Listed below are average financial aid package totals for 2009-2010 and the schedule of fees for 2010-2011. 

AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE 2009-2010
                                                   Need-based             Non-need based

Dean Award                             $12,700                     $12,700
Grant Aid                 
                      2,500                                      
Stafford                 
                         5,500
Workstudy*           
                        1,500
Total Aid               
                    $22,200                     $12,700

*Workstudy is not subtracted from the charges

Tuition & Fees                          $28,020                    $28,020
Room & Board     
                       11,964                      11,964
Totals:                   
                     $39,984                    $39,984

Total Out of 
Pocket
Costs:                         $17,784*                  $27,284*

*Payment plans, student or parent loan options are available to cover the remaining balance.
 

TUITION AND FEES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2010-2011

                                                     Resident                 Commuter

Tuition                                          $29,140                  $29,140
Room                                                7,868
Board                                                4,574                                                            
Total                                             $41,582                   $29,140

New Student Fee                            $200                         $200
Mandatory for all Full-time,
first
year students.

An estimate of the other annual expenses you will incur for books, travel, and personal expenses is $1,500. Students should start each term with $500 for books.

*Room cost listed is for a regular multiple occupancy room in a residence hall. Single rooms, expanded single,multiple occupancy rooms in houses and halls or condos are subject to additional cost.

ARCH LEARNING COMMUNITY

Students will be billed an additional $3,500 in the fall and $3,500 in the Spring, if they continue the program for an addtional semester. Fall and Spring costs include 3 hours/week of Personalized Learning Services (PLS).

PATHWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY

Students will be billed an additional $2,500  in the Fall semester. Pathway includes 2 hours/week of PLS.

PERSONALIZED LEARNING SERVICES (The PLS Program)

Provides one-on-one tutoring from professional learning/reading, writing, and/or math specialists. The program is designed to build fundamental learning, writing and math skills necessary for college success. PLS teaches students to independently apply skills to their current coursework. Charges for the PLS Program are based on the level of service provided. Students may enroll for the semester for as little as one hour per week or for as much as five hours of assistance per week with a learning, writing or math specialist. Contact the Center for Academic Success regarding specific information.

BILLING/PAYMENT CYCLE

Bills for the first semester charges will be mailed in June. Fall payment is due by July 23, 2010. The New Student Fee, which must be paid prior to attending the Orientation program in the summer will be applied to the first semester's bill. Bills for the spring semester will be mailed in early December and are due by January 3, 2011.

MAKE A PAYMENT

Dean College accepts payments online. You will need student username and password.

Calculate your estimated semester cost by using our online calculator.  Tuition and fees on this page are based upon a full academic year cost.

ENROLLMENT AND HOUSING DEPOSITS
Incoming Freshman

Enrollment deposits must be submitted as follows, and are non-refundable if submitted after May 1.

  • Students who plan to live on campus must deposit $400 to secure a place in class and residence hall.
  • Commuting students must deposit $200 to reserve a space in class.


Returning Students

Students must submit a $200 housing deposit in order to participate in the housing lottery. Deposits submitted after the due date will not receive priority when selecting a room.  Deposits for returning students are refundable through May 1.


STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that all full-time students have health insurance.  All students are required to be enrolled under Dean College's policy if they are not covered under certain policies. Health Insurance can be waived online if the student's current plan qualifies.