Old School, Quite Cool
Dean started in 1865, with 44 students, so it's steeped in history and tradition--yet up-to-date with wireless internet access on campus, a 24-hour radio station, a smart -technology classroom, and many other modern features.

Dean Today is One of a Kind
Dean College is a unique, co-ed private college that's home to 950 full time students, and 500 part time students, and a Full Time Equivalent enrollemnt of 1,048 students from all over the country and the world. They come for the small class size, TLC, state-of-the-art campus, and outstanding academic programs. They leave with associate degrees in one of 15 majors (98% of our graduates are accepted for transfer to 4-year schools) or a bachelor's in one of several majors including: Arts and Entertasinment Management, and Dance.

A Safe, Friendly Community
Franklin is a historic charmer of a town with places to eat, shop, get a pedicure, catch a movie, and more.  It's only 40 minutes from Boston and Providence, with a commuter rail station just a few minutes walk from Dean. Come to campus for a visit, and see for yourself! Or take an on-line tour right now.

All Work and No Play?
Here's proof that good times and great learning can peacefully coexist. With our student clubs & activities, 11 athletic programs, a thriving theater arts scene and a renowned dance school, there's never a dull moment unless you want one.  Enjoy dances, concerts comedy nights, provocative speakers, Homecoming weekend, and many other events. 

Got Game?
Whether you're into solo work-outs, fitness studies or team sports, Dean's serious about athletic fun. We have Varsity League games, intramurals, 9-acres of playing fields, a 900-seat gym, and a 1,500-seat footbal arena.

But Mainly, It's All About the Learning
Dean's heritage, location, activities, and athletics are important, but Dean stands apart from other colleges by providing extraordinary academics and professors who are more involved, more nurturing, more one-on-one. For more success.

A 4-Year Degree in the Comfort of Dean

Bachelor's Degree options - Dean offers the SUFFOLK/DEAN  combined degree program. It lets our A.A. graduates earn a Suffolk University degree in several majors right here on campus! Easy application process, generous scholarships.

Dance Degrees - We're the only college in the Northeast to offer both an A.A. and a B.A. degree in Dance.  Whether your dream is to perform, to teach, to practice dance therapy, to go into arts management or dance research, or audition for Alvin Ailey's summer Intensive course, Dean will help you get a leg up.

Love Theater? Concentrate in Theater Arts or Musical Theater. Either way, you'll concentrate on performance, technical production and design. Both programs also offer opportunities to audition for and participate in a variety of performing arts groups. Or get into our Arts and Entertainment Management B.A. degree program that features business, technical and performance studies.

Custom-Fitted Curriculum
No two students are alike. So everyone gets their own personal plan for success designed at the Center for Academic Support Services . . . pretty unusual . . . unlike many colleges that claim they provide support and really don't . . . academic support is built into every aspect of our curriculum. See for yourself!

A Kid Could Get Spoiled Here
From day one you get an advisor to help you with career choices, course changes, transfer options, or just advice when you need it.

The Big Day
Bittersweet times. Goodbye, friends and teachers. Hello, new experiences.  A Dean College foundation will serve you well for years.  Dean Grads have been advised and prepped on academics, study skills, transfer options and career tracks to make their next step forward into the future a step towards success.


Dean College prepares you for what's next.. For students wishing to transfer with an associate degree, we have formal articulation agreements with over 50 four-year schools, and a strong reputation with nearly all of them.