Dean at a Glance
Dean College - A private, co-educational school is among the top 100 schools listed in the college admission book "Harvard Schmarvard: Getting Beyond the Ivy League to the College That is Best for You" and "America's Best Colleges for B Students"
1,020 Full-Time students
500 Part-Time students
Associate Degrees - 15 Majors
Bachelor Degrees - 5 Majors
Founded in 1865
Student to Faculty ratio: 19:1
Merit-based aid awarded in 2009-2010: $12 million
Percentage of students who receive some form of merit aid: 90%
Percentage of students who live on campus: 90%
Percentage of students who are accepted to four year colleges and universities: 98%
Number of varsity sports at Dean: 6 men's sports, 4 women's sports
Dean College motto: “Forti et fideli nihil difficile”
Dean College Official Mascot: BOOMER!
Number of clubs and organizations: More than 25
Public Safety Services: 24/7
This Year's Class Profile 2010-2011
--2,407 applications
--67% acceptance rate
--597 new freshmen
--1,020 total enrollment
--24 states and 23 countries represented
--19:1 student faculty ratio
--841/1600 average SAT range (Critical Reading and Math)
--1.8-2.7 average weighted GPA range
We are most grateful to the men and women who give their time and resources to Dean College. Here is a complete list of our Board of Trustees
Contact us!
Our main address is: 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038-1994
Our phone number is 508-541-1900 or 1-877 TRY DEAN
Email us at admission@dean.edu







