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Stetson University

#397 in Best Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • DeLand, FL
  • 1,308 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B
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    Stetson is an above-average private university located in DeLand, Florida in the Orlando Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,028 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Stetson acceptance rate is 68%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Health Service Preparatory Studies. Graduating 62% of students, Stetson alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,900.
    About Stetson University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Pioneer Football League
    Address
    421 N Woodland Blvd
    DeLand, FL 32723
    Website
    stetson.edu

    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

    Acceptance Rate
    68%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    1070-1270
    ACT Range
    25-28
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $27,287/ 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
    $30,974/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    91%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.75 responses
    47%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.93 responses
    53%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.93 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      82 Graduates
    • Psychology
      64 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      56 Graduates
    • Finance
      45 Graduates
    • Biology
      35 Graduates
    • Communications
      31 Graduates
    • Marketing
      30 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      28 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      27 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      23 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,028Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    37
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    32%
    Varsity Athletes
    14%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 62 responses
    Report
    • Friendly
      29%
    • Weird
      26%
    • Diverse
      21%
    • Smart
      15%
    • Closed minded
      5%
    • Lazy
      2%
    • Open
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    88%
    Poll
    41%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.120 responses
    Poll
    47%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.137 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 62 responses
    Report
    • Perfect because of the size and quality of teachin
      24%
    • Historic
      19%
    • Strict
      19%
    • Charming and Personal
      13%
    • The oldest Private University in Florida
      13%
    • Community-based
      6%
    • Significant
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    62%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    80%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.46 responses
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    Stetson University Reviews

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    Stetson is a great school! Since it is small, professors really get to know you and they actually care about you and can spend more time helping you. Everyone is super nice, including the students. There are tons of opportunities for you to grow and get involved. The town DeLand is a cute close-knit community, there are tons of way to be involved outside of campus as well. The only downside of this school is the cost, it can be pretty expensive and there are many ways that you can get charged (like losing your dorm key). If you're looking for a party school, Stetson is not the school for you. Stetson is very academic and rigourous, so the lack of a party life may be downside if that is what you are looking for.
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    It is a beautiful campus in Sunny Florida! I have fallen in love with all the staff, and anyone I have met there, its a dream school to go to. The classes are small which means you can have 1 on 1 with teachers and get a real connection with the class, and fully understand what you are doing. At this campus everyone is friendly and seems outgoing and like they have a bright future ahead, which is what you want to believe if you go to school here. If you have the chance and or the funds to go here it is a no brainer to attend Stetson and to experience all the amazing events they always have going on.
    Stetson University has incredible faculty, staff and students that strive to create an inclusive and challenging educational environment. I felt very at home at Stetson, and greatly appreciate the time that I spent there.
    Over the past few years, there have been a few administrative decisions that have been questionable, such as unusual aesthetic additions and a large enrollment increase without sufficient housing opportunities. Much of the campus has been under construction as of 2017, which created some short-term inconveniences but will (hopefully) lead to long-term improvements!