Explore the Dean College campus, conveniently located between Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island.
Dean College Campus
Dean College is located in Franklin, Massachusetts, a historic town conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 100-acre campus is 5 minutes from Interstate I-495 and within 15 minutes of the area’s best-known attractions:
- Patriot Place and Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution
- Wrentham Village Outlets, over 200 designer discount stores
- Xfinity Center, a 19,000-seat outdoor amphitheater
- F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, 23 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails
Campus Map
Directions to Dean College
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Visitor Policies
Directions to Dean College, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Main Campus Lot
From I-495
To reach Franklin, take Exit 43 from I-495 onto Route 140 South (West Central street) toward Franklin.
If you are using a GPS, enter the address 109 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038.
Continue on Route 140 South for 1.5 miles until you pass the traffic light at the intersection of Route 140 South/West Central Street and Union Street. Pass this intersection and enter the Dean College parking lot on the left.
From the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90)
Take Exit 106 to I-495 South. Continue south to Exit 43 and turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 140 South. Continue on Route 140 South for 1.5 miles through four traffic lights. After passing the fourth light, look for the Student Center parking lot on the left.
From Connecticut
Take I-84 East or I-395 North to the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) East. Proceed to Exit 106 to I-495 South. Continue south to Exit 43 and turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 140 South. Continue on Route 140 South for 1.5 miles through four traffic lights. After passing the fourth light, look for the Student Center parking lot on the left.
From New Hampshire and Maine
Take I-93 South or I-95 South to I-495 South. Continue south to Exit 43 and turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 140 South. Continue on Route 140 South for 1.5 miles through four traffic lights. After passing the fourth light, look for the Student Center parking lot on the left.
From Rhode Island
Take Route I-95 North to I-495 North. Continue north to Exit 43 and turn right at the end of the ramp onto Route 140 South. Continue on Route 140 South for 1.5 miles through four traffic lights. After passing the fourth light, look for the Student Center parking lot on the left.
I-495 Exit 43 Closure Alternative Route – Exit 41
In the event of an I-495 exit 43 closure, take exit 41 to reach the Dean College campus. If you are coming from I-495N take a right at the off-ramp onto King Street. If you are coming from I-495S take a left at the off-ramp onto King Street. At the lights at the first four-way intersection, turn left onto Union Street. Continue on Union Street until you reach the lights at the four-way intersection where Union Street intersects Route 140. Bourret Hall will be on your right. Take a right onto 140 and then turn left into the Dean College parking lot. If you are using a GPS, enter the address 109 West Central Street, Franklin, MA, 02038.
Area Information
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Looking for a place to stay? Check out the area hotels listed below.
Comfort Inn
4 Fisher Street, Foxboro, MA, 02035 - 508-543-1000
DoubleTree by Hilton*
11 Beaver Street, Milford, MA, 01757 - 508-478-7010
Hampton Inn*
735 Union Street, Franklin, MA 02038 - 508-520-2999
Home2 Suites by Hilton Boston Franklin
725 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038 - (508) 203-1726
Proctor Mansion Inn*
36 Common Street, Wrentham, MA 02093 - 877-384-1861
Offers all-inclusive Dean College rate of $149
Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place*
28 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 02035 - 508-543-5500
Residence Inn Boston Foxborough by Marriott
250 Foxborough Boulevard, Foxoboro, MA, 02035 - 508-698-2800
Residence Inn by Marriott*
4 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038 - 508-541-8188
Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough Mansfield
35 Foxborough Boulevard, Foxoboro, MA, 02035 - 508-543-5222
*Contact the hotel directly to ask about the Dean College rate
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