Here are the current tuition and fee figures for Dean College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Dean College were $46,526 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for added up to $250; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,276 |
| Fees | $250 |
| Total | $46,526 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Dean College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Dean College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Dean College is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Dean College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Dean College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $42,146 |
| Two Years Ago | $43,200 |
| One Year Ago | $44,710 |
| Most Recent Year | $46,276 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Dean College has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, tuition moved up 3.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $48,155 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.19%, which puts the figure next year near $48,009.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $48,009 |
| In 2 Years | $49,539 |
| In 3 Years | $51,118 |
| In 4 Years | $52,748 |
| In 5 Years | $54,430 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $201,414.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Dean College, see the Dean College Financial Aid page.