Dean College

Four or more years, Private not-for-profit • Franklin, MA

Overall Rating

4.0

28 Reviews

71%

Division and Conference

NCAA DIII • Great Northeast Athletic Conference | GNAC

College Rating Detail

3.9 Coach & Staff Rating

23 Reviews

3.9 Facility Rating

3 Reviews

4.4 Campus Visit Rating

2 Reviews

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99 Main Street

Franklin, MA, 02038-1941

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Location

Suburb: Large

Size

1,000 - 4,999

Degree Level

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Students per Full Time Faculty

16: 1

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

Avg. Number of Applicants

4,924

Standardized Testing Policy

Neither required nor recommended

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,346

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,346

Median Debt after Graduation

$12,000

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000

$12,000

Yearly income $30,001–$75,000

$12,000

Yearly income $75,000+

$12,156

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation

$24,645

4-Yr after Graduation

$33,802

Employment Rate

97.1 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degrees / Diplomas

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Business Administration, Management and Operations. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

5,202

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$51,980

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$52,171

Sociology. - Associate's Degree

4,511

Psychology, General. - Associate's Degree

4,201

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$27,770

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. - Associate's Degree

2,401

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$58,274

Communication and Media Studies. - Associate's Degree

901

Accounting and Related Services. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

5,203

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. - Associate's Degree

5,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$22,849

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$25,413

Health and Physical Education/Fitness. - Associate's Degree

3,105

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$26,280

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$27,776

History. - Associate's Degree

5,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Dance. - Associate's Degree

5,003

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$21,083

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$31,753

Criminal Justice and Corrections. - Associate's Degree

4,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$40,273

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

1,312

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. - Bachelor's Degree

5,010

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$23,402

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. - Associate's Degree

5,109

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Homeland Security. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

4,303

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

English Language and Literature, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. - Associate's Degree

5,100

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Mathematics. - Associate's Degree

2,701

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Human Resources Management and Services. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

5,210

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. - Associate's Degree

5,111

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate

First year, Full Time Students

73%

Transfer Rate

27 %

Recent Ratings

Women's Volleyball

Mark Ledwich

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Dean College

NCAA DIII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

I’m Sorry For The Dean Volleyball Program.

Date: September 10, 2026

By Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication

"Had him as a coach in high school, he was uncomfortably close with my teammates and me and pitted us against each other. He used people’s anxieties to motivate them and did not take injuries seriously. I had to unlearn pretty much everything he taught me."

Women's Soccer

Ashley Magruda-Wood

Associate Director of Athletics

Dean College

NCAA DIII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Go To Dean College

Date: July 30, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Cool Direct Honest Intense Knowledgeable

"Coach Ashley was one of the best coaches I have ever had. She helped me propel my career after graduation. She’s now a friend and will be invited to my wedding. Love her! Go to Dean College and experience the women’s soccer program. There is a new coach now but she oversees the program still very close!! "

Men's Campus Visit

Football

Dean College

Date: July 22, 2026

By Athlete

3.8

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

3.0

4.0

5.0

Men's Facilities

Football

Dean College

Date: June 22, 2026

By Athlete

4.2

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

5.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

Locker room

5.0

Game Day Facilities

Women's Facilities

Cross Country/Track & Field

Dean College

Good Running Facility

Date: June 18, 2026

By Other

4.8

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

4.0

5.0

Weight room

4.0

Locker room

4.0

Training room

4.0

Film room

5.0

Practice Facilities

5.0

Game Day Facilities

"The facilities were pretty good when I ran there during the fall. It was a good course, and the grass was cut and there was a place to warm up and cool down away from the course which was nice. The hosts were efficient as well."

Women's Campus Visit

Cross Country/Track & Field

Dean College

Meet Was Organized

Date: June 18, 2026

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

5.0

"The campus was beautiful and the hosts ran the meet pretty smoothly."

Men's Facilities

Soccer

Dean College

Big Building With Lots Of Space But Seems Old.

Date: March 5, 2026

By Athlete

2.6

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

2.0

4.0

2.0

3.0

Tags

Old Complex Need To Take Transportation Laundry On Site Gets The Job Done

3.0

Weight room

2.0

Locker room

2.0

Training room

2.0

Film room

3.0

Practice Facilities

3.0

Game Day Facilities

"The main athletic center is far away from some fields making players get ready in the locker rooms and then get back on a bus and travel. Overall making game day experiences much more difficult and less meaningful."

Men's Lacrosse

Steve Schairer

Men's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Dean College

NCAA DIII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Best Coach In The Country!!

Date: December 29, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

"Inspiration Coach. Will make you a better adult out in the world!!"

Women's Volleyball

Mark Ledwich

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Dean College

NCAA DIII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Bad Coach And Not A Great Person

Date: November 21, 2025

By Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

"Coach Mark is a bizarre guy and forms uncomfortably close relationships with some athletes. He dismisses us and causes drama. Wish I had a new coach. "

Men's Baseball

Ernie May

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Dean College

NCAA DIII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

A Season Professional Who Has Seen It All And Stresses Academics.

Date: December 3, 2024

By Other

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Old School Mentality

"Professional on and off the field. Can be a little unorganized at times but really stresses academics which are important. Gives everyone an opportunity."

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