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Stetson University

#397 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • DeLand, FL
  • 1,330 reviews
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    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 Psychology, Business, and Finance. Graduating 62% of students, Stetson alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,900.
    stetson.edu
    (386) 822-7000
    421 N Woodland Blvd
    DeLand, FL 32723
    About Stetson University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Pioneer Football League
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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

    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
    —

    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
    48%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.98 responses
    53%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.98 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      56 Graduates
    • Business
      55 Graduates
    • Finance
      52 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      36 Graduates
    • Communications
      33 Graduates
    • Accounting
      30 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      28 Graduates
    • Marketing
      25 Graduates
    • Biology
      23 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      22 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 67 responses
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    • Friendly
      28%
    • Weird
      24%
    • Diverse
      19%
    • Smart
      15%
    • Closed minded
      4%
    • Diverse
      1%
    • Open
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    88%
    Poll
    40%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.125 responses
    Poll
    46%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.142 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 67 responses
    Report
    • Perfect because of the size and quality of teachin
      24%
    • Historic
      18%
    • Strict
      18%
    • Charming and Personal
      13%
    • The oldest Private University in Florida
      12%
    • 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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    I love the fact that Stetson is a small campus with a student population of a little over 3000 students. That way, professors will be more attentive to their students vs a university with 60000 students and classrooms with 300 students. The campus itself is very warm and friendly! As you are walking around campus, you are eagerly being greeted by students, staff, and administration that are willing to help give you directions to your destination or even answering questions that a freshmen or transfer student may have. Stetson University is the university that you’d want to go to if you love a close, welcoming atmosphere as well as a stable relationship with your professor.
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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.
    This is a really wonderful school, close to Orlando and Daytona but not too heavily populated. Communication was one of the biggest factors I looked at when choosing my school, and Stetson was the only school that was always responsive and quick to help applicants, and that responsiveness and welcomeness remains once you’re a student here. The campus is gorgeous, the professors are extremely patient and knowledgeable, and there are a plethora of opportunities to study abroad or explore beyond your major. The school starts you off on their “Stetson Promise” which promises to pay tuition for a semester extra in case you don’t graduate in four years, and it guarantees opportunities to apply your knowledge in labs for science majors or performances for music majors rather than compete with graduate students for those opportunities.