Stetson University — College Profile

About

As Florida’s oldest private university, Stetson University in DeLand is best known for its historic, oak-draped campus and a strong commitment to undergraduate research and experiential learning. Academically, Stetson shines through its acclaimed School of Music, robust College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Business Administration, which features a renowned student-managed investment portfolio. Student life is close-knit and active, defined by small class sizes, NCAA Division I athletics, and a collaborative, community-focused environment. Setting the university apart is its nationally recognized pet-friendly policy, which allows students to bring their pets to live with them in designated campus residence halls.

Wikipedia:Stetson University is a private university in DeLand, Florida, United States. Established in 1883 as DeLand Academy, it was renamed after hat maker and philanthropist John B. Stetson following his financial support. It is the oldest private college in the state of Florida. The university's main campus in DeLand spans 175 acres (71 ha) with additional campuses in Gulfport and Tampa. The university includes the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Music, and the College of Law, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Location

DeLand, FL, 32723 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MCO · Orlando

42 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

YoursEveryone

Tuition & fees$57,410

Housing & food (on campus)$17,728

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$72,533

Average net price$19,372

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$57,410

Housing & food (on campus)$17,728

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$72,533

Average net price$19,372

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$15,931

$30–48k

$14,657

$48–75k

$17,327

$75–110k

$22,600

$110k+

$26,904

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2024-25

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$33,377

First-years who got one130

Source: Stetson University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

63%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

56%

Back for yr 2

78%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

63% graduated · 29% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$44,792

10 yrs after entry$51,642

Debt

Median at graduation$23,250

Monthly payment$246

Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$27.3k

90th percentile$36,500

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

72%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1176

R 540–660 · M 520–610

ACT midpoint

Comp 21–28 · E 21–29 · M 18–26

SAT middle 50%: 1060–1270

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Stetson University: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Stetson University's Common Data Set for 2024-25 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.

If Stetson University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 43%Women 57%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

10 : 1

Pell grant

37%

First-gen

27%

Family income

$52,032

Independent

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

48%

Hispanic

22%

Black

12%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Beach Volleyball
Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Rowing
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$44,792

After 10 yrs

$51,642

Business Administration, Management and Operations81

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General79

Political Science and Government52

Psychology, General47

Finance and Financial Management Services43

Visual and Performing Arts, General38

Music34

Accounting and Related Services33

Biology, General28

Marketing27

Communication and Media Studies25

Computer and Information Sciences, General21

Natural Resources Conservation and Research19

English Language and Literature, General19

International Business16

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations16

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$391M

Full-time faculty

66%

Faculty salary

$11,041/mo

Teaching spend

$14,922

per student

Federal loans

46%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile