2026-27 Total Cost of Attendance and Other Fees
In addition to tuition, housing, food, and required fees, students should plan for expenses such as books, travel, and personal costs.
Investing in Your Future
A private college education may be more affordable than you think. At Dean, we're committed to helping make your education possible.
When you choose Dean, you gain access to a personalized academic experience, comprehensive student support, and a vibrant campus community that prepares you for success in college and beyond.
We're also committed to making a Dean education accessible. Over the past three years, Dean has awarded an average of $25 million in institutional aid annually, helping reduce the cost of attendance for many students. Combined with federal and state financial aid, scholarships, and other funding opportunities, a Dean education is within reach for more students than you might expect.
Our commitment to affordability has also earned Dean national recognition as a 2026-2027 Affordable College of Distinction.
Understanding Your Estimated Cost
The figures below represent average costs and typical financial aid offers for 2025-2026. Your actual cost will depend on your housing status, financial aid eligibility, scholarships, and other individual circumstances.
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 |
Plan Your Path to Affordability
Have questions about college costs, financial aid, billing or payment options? The Student Financial Planning and Services team is here to help you understand your options and plan your next steps.
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Student Financial Planning and Services
99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-541-1518
sfp@dean.edu