First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: dean.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 34 |
| Dance | 28 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 25 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 19 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 16 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 14 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 14 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 |
Show the other 12 majors
| Psychology | 14 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 10 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 7 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 5 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 |
| Musical Theatre | 1 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
5,025,517 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.2 of 20
Elevation
325 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
17°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
47.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,230 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Bryant University14 mi
- Wheaton College (Massachusetts)14 mi
- Framingham State University15 mi
- Wellesley College15 mi
- Franklin W Olin College of Engineering16 mi
- Stonehill College16 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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