Stetson University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,052
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in DeLand, Florida, Stetson University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Stetson University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Stetson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Stetson University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Stetson University is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Stetson University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,800

Cost of attendance at Stetson University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,800

Cost of attendance at Stetson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Stetson University received on average $42,590 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$42,590

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	351	41%	$5,297	$1,859,144
Other Federal Grant	393	46%	$8,061	$3,167,895
State Grant/Scholarships	624	73%	$6,546	$4,084,990
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	851	99%	$34,417	$29,289,071
Total Grant & Scholarships	858	100%	$42,590	$36,541,956

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Stetson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Stetson University students is 63.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.0%.

63.3%

asian 85.0% 17 students
African American 55.3% 47 students
white 64.1% 401 students
hispanic 61.5% 96 students
International Students 72.7% 32 students
Mixed Race 60.5% 26 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pioneer Football League
Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Stetson University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Stetson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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