2025-26 Cost of Attendance and Other Fees
We estimate additional expenses for books, travel and personal expenses that are inherent with attending Dean College.
The cost of a private education is less then you may think. Let's work together to make college your reality.
Investing in Your Future
Attending Dean College means you will have access to a dynamic curriculum, top-notch learning support, and a diverse and dynamic community.
Dean is doing all we can to make college affordable. Over the past three years, Dean has provided an average of $25 million in institutional aid to students. This, in addition to financial aid will significantly reduce the cost of attendance for most students. Dean College has also been nationally recognized as a 2024-2025 Affordable College of Distinction.
Check out how affordable a Dean College education can be:
2024-2025 Average Out of Pocket Investment
| Residential Students | Commuter Students |
|---|---|
| $25,190 | $15,626 |
2024-2025 Average Cost Breakdown
| Average Direct Cost | Resident | Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,276 | $46,276 |
| Room/Unlimited Meals | $19,864 | $0 |
| Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Total Cost | $66,690 | $46,826 |
| Average Financial Aid Award | Resident | Commuter |
| Scholarships and Grants | $36,000 | $25,700 |
| Federal Student Loans | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Total Financial Aid Package | $41,500 | $31,200 |
| Average Out of Pocket Investment | $25,190 | $15,626 |
College Refund Policies
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