Stetson University
Stetson University is a private university in DeLand, Florida, United States. Established in 1883 as DeLand Academy, it was renamed after hat maker and philanthropist John B. Stetson following his financial support. It is the oldest private college in the state of Florida. The university's main campus in DeLand spans 175 acres (71 ha) with additional campuses in Gulfport and Tampa. The university includes the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Music, and the College of Law, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Average net price: $19,372
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,456
- Graduation rate (150%): 62%
- Graduation rate (200%): 64%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 65%
- Student to faculty ratio: 10:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $51,642
- Median earnings (8 years): $49,140
- Median earnings (6 years): $44,792
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Semester
- City: DeLand, FL
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Stetson University include Business Administration and Management, Health Services, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
- Business Administration and Management (62 bachelor's) · median earnings $59,629 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,500
- Health Services (61 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,591 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,250
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (57 bachelor's) · median earnings $31,041 1 year after graduation · median debt $23,250
- Political Science (41 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,667 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,750
- Finance (35 bachelor's) · median earnings $85,033 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,990
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (34 bachelor's) · median earnings $58,071 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Marketing (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $63,707 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,750
- Digital Arts (23 bachelor's) · median earnings $35,045 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Biology (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,447 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,915
- Accounting (19 bachelor's) · median earnings $78,682 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,875
Degree mix: Business 53%, Computer Science 5%, Health 17%, Biological Sciences 8%, Psychology 11%, Communication 6%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Stetson University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,596 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $17,596
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $15,801
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $19,475
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $24,138
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $32,728
- In-state tuition and fees: $57,410
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $57,410
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $17,728
- Off-campus room and board: $17,728
- Off-campus with family: $2,209
- Typical cost of attendance: $76,338
- Sticker vs net gap: 75%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 37%
- Federal loan recipients: 46%
- Average institutional grant: $45,601
- Average federal loan: $6,081
- Median debt at graduation: $23,250
Admissions
Stetson University admits 72% of applicants. Of students admitted, 8% enrolled.
- Applications: 11,674
- Admitted: 8,359
- Enrolled: 686
- Yield (first-choice signal): 8%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 2,456
- Women: 58%
- Commuter share (estimated): 22%
- Part-time undergraduates: 1%
- Age 25 and older: 3%
- Graduate students: 351
- Graduation rate: 62%
- Come back after freshman year: 78%
- First-generation: 27%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 56%
- Student to faculty: 10:1
- Professor salary: $134,981
- Associate professor salary: $92,296
- Assistant professor salary: $73,083
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,926
- Meal plan meals per week: 99
- Average SAT: 1,155
- Average ACT: 25
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Stetson University acceptance rate? Stetson University admits 72% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Stetson University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,596 a year after aid. Average net price is $19,372.
What majors does Stetson University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Health Services, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Political Science, Finance.
What is the average salary after Stetson University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,642 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Stetson University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 65% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 62%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Stetson University official site: https://stetson.edu.