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Stetson University
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  • 4 Year
  • DELAND, FL

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12.1.2023

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Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

421 N WOODLAND BLVD
DELAND, FL 32723
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Pioneer Football League
From Stetson University

Stetson University is a top-ranked college, located near beaches and theme parks in sunny Central Florida.

With a diverse and vibrant campus, this small private university has been ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Fiske Guide, as well as being named a national College of Distinction.

Stetson combines academic excellence in more than 100 areas of study with hands-on learning through research, study abroad and internships. Students thrive in small classes and receive personal attention from first-rate faculty.

Students come from across America and 56 countries, and enjoy more than 100 clubs and organizations, such as Greek Life, and club and intramural sports, as well as robust NCAA Division 1 Athletics, including football.

Signature programs are available, such as Pre-Law, offering an accelerated track to earn a bachelor and law degree in six years from Stetson Law, ranked No. 1 in the nation in Trial Advocacy and No. 3 in Legal Writing.

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Stetson University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
92%
SAT Range
1090-1280
ACT Range
22-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$20,278 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$42,590 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 78 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 110 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 110 responses

Majors

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Join us on campus for an Open House event! During these events, you will meet current Hatters, talk with faculty members, as well as learn about our academic offerings and extra-curricular opportunities.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    37%
  • On Campus
    62%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,781 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
95
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
17%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 78 responses
  • Friendly
    29%
  • Weird
    22%
  • Diverse
    19%
  • Smart
    13%
  • Closed minded
    5%
  • Open
    3%
  • Outgoing
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
63%
Poll
41%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 137 responses
Poll
48%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 154 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 79 responses
  • Perfect because of the size and quality of teachin
    27%
  • Historic
    16%
  • Strict
    15%
  • Charming and Personal
    14%
  • The oldest Private University in Florida
    10%
  • Community-based
    6%
  • Home away from home
    3%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
63%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 47 responses

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