Cost of Attendance & Additional Fees

Cost of Attendance & Additional Fees

Dean College’s cost of attendance is an estimate of the total expenses a student may have during one academic year. It includes both charges billed directly by Dean and estimated expenses that students may pay separately.

Your actual expenses may differ based on housing, food, travel, course selection, academic program, and personal spending.

What Is Cost of Attendance?

Cost of attendance is not the same as your Dean College bill. It includes:

• Direct costs: Charges billed by Dean, such as tuition, required fees, housing, and food.
• Indirect costs: Estimated expenses such as books, travel, personal costs, and federal student-loan fees.

Federal regulations also use cost of attendance to establish the maximum amount of financial aid a student may receive during an academic year.

2026-27 Cost of Attendance 

Student Health Insurance

Massachusetts requires eligible students to maintain qualifying health insurance. Students are automatically billed for Dean’s student health plan unless they complete the waiver process and provide proof of comparable coverage by the published deadline.

Review Health Insurance and Waiver Information

To ensure compliance with the Massachusetts Law, all students are automatically billed for this SHP plan.

Parking

Students who bring a vehicle to campus must purchase an annual parking permit.

• Parking Permit for Residents:  $500 per year
• Parking Permit for Commuters:  $200 per year

Graduation Fee

A graduation fee of $250 is charged to graduating students.

Additional Credit Surcharge

Full-time tuition covers up to 18 credits per term. Students enrolled in more than 18 credits will be charged $800 for each additional credit.

Additional Costs to Consider

Some students may have additional costs based on their individual choices, program, or enrollment.