helping students succeed for more than 150 years, dean college is a private, residential college in franklin, ma.
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.