School Description
Provided by Dean CollegeDean College, a private residential college fostering academic and personal success offers a variety of associate degree programs, transfer preparation for four-year institutions, and baccalaureate degrees in arts and entertainment management and dance. Dean provides its students with quality teaching, personalized academic support, and leadership development opportunities that promote a lifetime of learning and achievement. In a society where change is constant and dramatic, Dean College is committed to graduating students who are well-prepared for further collegiate study and demonstrate strong community and social responsibility, high standards of personal integrity, and the ability to thrive in a global environment.
Dean College is a private residential college located on 100 pristine acres in Franklin, Massachusetts, just 45 minutes from Boston and Providence, Rhode Island. Each year about a thousand students find their confidence and their success through a unique program geared to individual learning styles. But academics isn't the only excitement. Stop by and you're likely to hear toes tapping or the roar of applause. Thanks to Dean's renowned Dance and Theatre programs, there's always a cultural or theatrical performance to take in. And with downtown Franklin and the commuter rail to Boston just a short walk away, there's always a new outing or adventure just around the corner.
Dean College has 950 full-time students and 500 part-time students, for a Full Time Equivalent enrollment of 1,048 students. Dean awards Associate Degrees for fifteen academic majors and Baccalaureate Degrees in Arts and Entertainment Management and Dance, in addition to several on-campus Bachelor Degree options through a partnership with Suffolk University. Outside of the classroom, sports are big at Dean. The Bulldogs field almost a dozen intercollegiate varsity teams, plus intramural teams, too.
Students leave with Associate Degrees in one of 15 majors (98% are accepted for transfer to four-year colleges and universities) or a Bachelor's degree in one of several majors including Arts and Entertainment Management and Dance, not to mention the friendships and memories made along the way.
Franklin is an historic charmer of a town with plenty of friendly places to grab a bite, shop, pamper yourself or catch a movie. Plus, Dean is just 40 minutes from Boston and Providence by road or train, making weekend excursions to either city a breeze. The train station is just a short walk from campus.
Are you worried that Dean will be all work and no play? Here's proof that good times and intense study can peacefully co-exist. Dean has dozens of clubs and activities, 11 athletic programs, an unbelievable line-up of theatre productions and dance performances and sporting events. Other ways Bulldogs unwind: concerts, comedy nights, a spirited homecoming weekend, opportunities for community service and more.
Whether you want to relax, unwind, try something new or make a difference - there's plenty for you!
Dean College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaDean College is a private college granting both associate and bachelor degrees in 15 majors, located in Franklin, Massachusetts. Most students who attend Dean College are enrolled in the Associate degree program, in which they take four semesters of classes to build up a strong enough academic background to transfer to a college or university offering bachelor degrees. Ninety-eight percent of Dean's students are accepted for transfer at four-year colleges and universities. Students can earn a bachelor's degree from Dean in either Dance or Arts and Entertainment Management, or in a number of other programs through Dean's affiliation with Suffolk University, in which the students attend classes at Dean but receive a degree from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dean students hail from throughout the United States and from more than a dozen countries. The school provides mentoring, tutoring and other personalized learning services for students with diverse learning styles and study skills.
The campus is historic, scenic and well maintained, and includes Dean Hall, the College's most historic structure which houses classrooms, the radio station, offices, the Center for Student Administrative Services (CSAS), Campus Safety, video production studios/classrooms, the President's office and board room, and two floors of student residences. Dean has undertaken (in 2008) an ambitious renovation program which will included the installation of an elevator in Dean Hall, upgrades to Bourret Hall - a residence hall; and a complete renovation of the E. Ross Anderson Library. The library renovations completely gutted the original structure and created the school's Library Learning Commons - a structure which houses the library, Advising Center, classroom and conference room space, faculty and staff offices and a small cafe. All of the renovations were completed in three months time during the summer of 2008.
The College is known for the access students have to faculty, mentors and tutors who have abundant and flexible office hours and are willing to work with students to make sure they learn and comprehend course material and cultivate confidence in their abilities.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,305
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Dean College
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.See more schools with programs in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Performing Arts
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Performing Arts
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General Dance
A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and criticism, and dance production.See more schools with programs in General Dance
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General Dance
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Business
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.See more schools with programs in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education
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Teacher Training
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Physical Fitness
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.See more schools with programs in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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Physical Fitness
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Legal Professions
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Corrections
A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities.See more schools with programs in Corrections
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Corrections
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Technology
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Software Development
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Performing Arts
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Performing Arts
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General Dance
A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and criticism, and dance production.See more schools with programs in General Dance
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General Dance
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Performing Arts
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 77% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 22,650 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,775 | 26% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,385 | 68% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,348 | 96% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,976 | 19% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 74% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 86% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 390, Math: 390 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 500, Math: 490 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Required |
