Dean College

Founded in 1865, Dean College is a private, residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts offering bachelor’s and associate degree programs as well as a robust schedule of part-time continuing and professional education credit and certificate programs.Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and close to 500 part-time students and offers over 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations.Dean's beautiful 100-acre campus is located only 30 miles from Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island, and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus.Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on student engagement and exceptional teaching. The Dean Difference is exemplified through each student’s commitment to their professional futures, social responsibility and leadership.