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Dean College is a private graduate college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. The College was established in 1865 as a co-educational academy by Dr. Oliver Dean. The College is set on a 100-acre historic campus in Franklin. Dean College offers two-year associate’s degree programs, four-year bachelor’s degree programs, interdisciplinary honors programs and courses for professional and continuing education. The College also has two specialized schools, which include:
Dean College has a department for athletics. The mascot of the College is a Bulldog. The teams are nicknamed as the Bulldogs. The College intercollegiate program has more than 10 varsity sports including baseball, football, basketball, golf, and lacrosse. Dean College is a member of Region XXI (New England) of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
The main campus of Dean is in Franklin, MA (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 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 390 to 490. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 380 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 2007, Dean had 1,302 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
http://www.dean.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 89 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, English |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 56 | dance, drama |
| Business And Management | 53 | business management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and fitness, exercise science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and police |
| Media | 16 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | early childhood education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Music | 5 | various music studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | health service and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Dean in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 242 | 19 |
| Bachelor's degree | 35 | 2 |
In 2007, Dean had a total enrollment of 1,302 students (1,125 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 57% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Dean offers campus housing for 855 of its 1,125 (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 | 2,155 | 1,481 | 69% | 555 | 37% |
| Men | 1,290 | 854 | 66% | 320 | 37% |
| Women | 865 | 627 | 72% | 235 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,420 |
| Room and board | $ 10,930 |
| Room charge | $ 6,930 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,030 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 720 |
Financial Aid:
Dean participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 214400)
Dean has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $64,140 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $59,935 | 4 | $60,483 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $50,687 | 14 | $51,495 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $57,974 | 19 | $52,809 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 34 | 107 |
| Football | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Basketball | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 26 | 49 |
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
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
(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 degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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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