Dean College
Franklin, Massachusetts · Private
Dean College admitted 74% of 5,382 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 37% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Dean College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Dean College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $66,652 a year. After grants, students paid $31,472 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Dean College’s acceptance rate?
Dean College admitted 74% of applicants: 3,967 of 5,382 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Dean College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Dean College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Dean College have supplemental essays?
No. Dean College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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