Stetson University

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About Stetson University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Stetson University is a small private university located on a campus in DeLand, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,982, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 59 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $51,960.

DeLand, FL

$51,960

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

72.8%

Retention Rate Insight

72.8% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

63%

Graduation Rate Insight

63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1055-1260

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

23%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

35%

Unknown

1%

Black

8%

Hispanic

14%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

6

Total Online Enrollment

777

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold50% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

50%

State Grant Aid

73%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

34%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$8,270
State Grant Aid$5,235
Institution Grant Aid$34,238
Pell Grant Aid$5,271

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

11.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Legal Professions And Studies.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Natural Resources And Conservation.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Social Sciences.
19Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.