2025-26 Total Cost of Attendance and Other Fees
We estimate additional expenses for books, travel and personal expenses that are inherent with attending Dean College.
The cost of a private education is less then you may think. Let's work together to make college your reality.
Investing in Your Future
Attending Dean College means you will have access to a dynamic curriculum, top-notch learning support, and a diverse and dynamic community.
Dean is doing all we can to make college affordable. Over the past three years, Dean has provided an average of $25 million in institutional aid to students. This, in addition to financial aid will significantly reduce the cost of attendance for most students. Dean College has also been nationally recognized as a 2025-2026 Affordable College of Distinction.
Check out how affordable a Dean College education can be:
2025-2026 Average Out of Pocket Investment
| Residential Students | Commuter Students |
|---|---|
| $25,131 | $14,518 |
2025-2026 DIRECT Cost Breakdown
| Direct Cost | Resident | Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,128 | $48,128 |
| Housing (standard) | $13,048 | $0 |
| Food (unlimited) | $7,612 | $0 |
| Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Total Cost | $69,338 | $48,678 |
| Typical Financial Aid Offer | Resident | Commuter |
| Scholarships and Grants | $38,707 | $28,660 |
| Federal Student Loans | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Total Financial Aid Offer | $44,207 | $34,160 |
| Average Out of Pocket Investment | $25,131 | $14,518 |
College Refund Policies
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