Facts & Figures
Get to know Dean College by the numbers.
We Are Dean College
At Dean College, students are known, supported, challenged, and prepared for what's next. Through personalized academics, hands-on experiences, and a close-knit community, Dean helps students discover their strengths and achieve more than they thought possible.
The Dean Difference
A Personalized College Experience
At Dean, you're more than a number. Small class sizes, accessible faculty, and individualized support ensure that students receive the attention and guidance they need to succeed academically, professionally, and personally.
Whether you're exploring your interests, pursuing a passion, or preparing for a career, Dean meets you where you are and helps you move forward with confidence.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Experience Matters
Education at Dean extends far beyond the classroom.
By graduation, every bachelor's degree student completes at least one internship, helping them build professional skills, expand their network, and prepare for life after college.
Support Designed Around Students
A Community That Invests in Your Success
Support isn't a department at Dean—it's part of the culture.
This commitment to student success is one of the reasons families consistently describe Dean as a place where students are known, supported, and encouraged to grow.
A Vibrant Residential Community
Big Opportunities, Close-Knit Community
Dean combines the opportunities of a larger institution with the personal connections of a smaller college.
- More than 1,000 students
- Students from 41 states and 12 countries
- 90% live on campus
- 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams
- More than 40 student clubs and organizations
Students quickly find opportunities to get involved, make connections, and build lifelong friendships.
Career-Focused Outcomes
Preparing Students for What's Next
Every aspect of the Dean experience is designed with student success in mind.
Through career coaching, experiential learning, internships, alumni connections, and programs like Dean Career Advantage, students graduate with the knowledge, experience, and confidence needed to pursue meaningful careers and graduate study.
Recognized for Excellence
Nationally Recognized, Student-Centered
Dean College has earned national recognition for academic quality, student support, career development, and student outcomes.
Highlights include:
- Ranked among the best Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News & World Report
- Ten consecutive years as a College of Distinction
- Recognized for Career Development, Business, Affordability, and Student Success
After Dean
Your Dean College experience will prepare you to launch a brilliant career doing what you love.
You never feel like you're out of place. You always feel like you're part of one big family.
There are so many opportunities here. I came for athletics, but I’ve learned so many good things about this campus.
To me, the thing that makes Dean different is the faculty. They’re so willing to make personal connections with you, and you just get a great one-on-one experience
I chose Dean for the student-to-teacher ratio – it’s way more one-on-one in the classroom than in other college settings. They see you and they know your name, rather than you just being a number.