The main campus of Dean is in Franklin, Massachusetts (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Dean offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to drama and performing arts and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Dean does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 390 to 500. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 390 or more. Students attending Dean come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Dean had 1,249 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Dean makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Dean takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Dean College
99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038-1941
General Phone: (508) 541-1900
Admissions Phone: (508) 541-1508
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 541-1518
http://www.dean.edu
Dean awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 82 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 68 | dance, drama |
| Business And Management | 61 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and fitness, sports and fitness management |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | early childhood education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Dean in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 260 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 22 | 1 |
In 2005, Dean had a total enrollment of 1,249 students (1,052 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 33% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 47% |
| New York | 12% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| Rhode Island | 8% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Dean offers campus housing for 809 of its 1,052 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Franklin, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,816 | 1,341 | 74% | 930 | 69% |
| Men | 1,069 | 784 | 73% | 506 | 65% |
| Women | 747 | 557 | 75% | 424 | 76% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (508) 541-1508
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,650 |
| Room and board | $ 9,764 |
| Room charge | $ 6,174 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,590 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 824 |
Financial Aid:
Dean participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 214400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 541-1518
Dean has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $55,031 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $48,800 | 3 | $52,333 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $43,200 | 9 | $43,222 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $48,580 | 12 | $45,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 30 | 123 |
| Football | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Basketball | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 16 | 50 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dean Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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