Dean College's published cost of attendance is $64,889. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $26,996, middle-income families pay around $28,640, and higher-income families pay approximately $34,318.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $64,889 |
| Tuition and Fees | $46,526 |
| Room and Board | $19,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$34,205 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $30,684 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $26,996 |
| $30–48k | $26,798 |
| $48–75k | $28,640 |
| $75–110k | $31,161 |
| $110k+ | $34,318 |
Dean College's published cost of attendance is $64,889. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $26,996, middle-income families pay around $28,640, and higher-income families pay approximately $34,318. Azimuth ranks Dean College #1288 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap helps families calibrate realistic out-of-pocket costs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $58,742; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $41,151, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and Dean College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Dean College earn median 4-year earnings of $41,151, placing Dean College in the 1.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $20,903 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Dean College in the 4.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Dean College #1433 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Dean College's concentration in visual and performing arts. Kinesiology is the largest program with 57 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,897, and Azimuth ranks the program among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. The Dance program graduates 31 students earning $36,644, while Business Administration and Criminal Justice round out the institution's core offerings. These programs anchor Dean College's long-term value proposition, with outcomes that reflect both the specialized nature of arts-focused training and the labor-market positioning of creative and performance careers.
