Dean College Admission Requirements

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Dean College Admission Overview

Dean College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Dean College admitted 73.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.88 GPA (B). Dean College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Dean College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

73.7%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Dean College acceptance rate is 73.7%. Last year, 3,403 of 4,617 applicants were admitted. That is the 35th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Dean College and can you get accepted?

Dean College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Dean College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.88. 9% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Dean College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.88

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.88

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Dean College typically have around a 2.88 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. Dean College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #58 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Dean College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 6.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 3.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 10.0% Good
3.25 to 3.49 12.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 18.0% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 24.0% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 18.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 9.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Dean College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,485 2,132 4,617
Accepted 1,897 1,506 3,403
Acceptance Rate 76% 71% 74%
Enrolled 151 145 296
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 10% 9%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Dean College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Dean College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 1, 2026

Days left to Apply

1

Applicants have 1 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Sep 1, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Dean College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Dean College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Dean College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 73.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.88 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165574.

GPA calculator: Dean College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026