Stetson University

#28 in Florida

4-years Private College In DeLand, FL

Stetson University (referred to as Stetson) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in DeLand, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Stetson University is $55,220. The school has a total enrollment of 3,928 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at Stetson University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$55,220 (2023)
Acceptance Rate93.80%
Student Population3,928
Test Scores1,190 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate63%
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Stetson University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1932 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Stetson University is $55,220 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Stetson University is $17,586 for academic year 2021-2022. Stetson University offers the alternative tuition plans. 96 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $40,221 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Stetson University is 93.80% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.67%. The average SAT score is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 26. Stetson University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,928 students are attending at Stetson University (2,561 undergraduate students). There are 278 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 135 part-time faculty working for Stetson University. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 855 (full-time) and 158 (part-time). The graduation rate at Stetson University is 63% and the retention rate is 68% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Stetson University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Stetson University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Stetson University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Stetson University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Stetson University Mission Statement
Our mission at Stetson University is to provide an excellent education in a creative community where learning and values meet, and to foster in students the qualities of mind and heart that will prepare them to reach their full potential as informed citizens of local communities and the world. At Stetson, the art of teaching is practiced through programs solidly grounded in a tradition of liberal learning that stimulates critical thinking, imaginative inquiry, creative expression, and lively intellectual debate. The art of learning is enhanced through small interactive classes, close student-faculty alliances, and collaborative approaches that provide the foundation for rewarding careers and advanced study in selective graduate and professional programs. We embrace diverse methodologies to foster effective communication, information and technological literacy, and aesthetic appreciation. We encourage the development of informed convictions, independent judgment, and lifelong commitments to learning that are characteristic features of the enlightened citizen. In bringing together learning and values, the University encourages all of its members to demonstrate personal integrity; to develop an appreciation for the spiritual dimension of life; to embrace leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent, and technological world; and to commit to active forms of social responsibility.