Stetson University
DeLand, FL
Website: www.stetson.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 68% of 13,330 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- March 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.84
- SAT Math
- 550-640 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
617 average
570-660 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 26 average
23-29 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $65,698
- Tuition and Fees
- $47,630
- Room and Board
- $13,868
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 82%
- Average Freshman Award
- $41,536
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $35,399
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 266
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 48% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 4% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
Campus Life
- DeLand Population
- 28,237
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Orlando
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 64% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Hatter
- Sororities
- 32% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 29% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.7% Asian
8.6% Black/African-American
18.5% Hispanic/Latino
5.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
63.7% White
1.3% Unknown - International Students
- 5.8% from 64 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 76.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 54.2%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 58%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | July 15 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | July 15 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | July 15 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | July 15 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 421 North Woodland Boulevard
- City, State, Zip
- DeLand, FL 32723
- Phone
- (386) 822-7100
- Fax
- (386) 822-8832
- admissions@stetson.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- March 1
- Application Fee
- $50
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- November 1, January 15
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted, supplemental forms required
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 68% of 13,330 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 70% of 8,316 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 66% of 5,014 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 923 (10%) of 9,121 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 533 (9%) of 5,798 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 440 (13%) of 3,323 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- 977
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 965
- Students Admitted From Wait List
- 436
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.84
- 3.75 and Above
- 61%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 15%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 10%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 7%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 6%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 550-640 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 8%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 37%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 49%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 5%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 617 average
570-660 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 12%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 53%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 33%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 2%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 26 average
23-29 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 23%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 49%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 27%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 2%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 22%
Top quarter: 54%
Top half: 86% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- 1%
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $65,698
- Tuition and Fees
- $47,630
- Room and Board
- $13,868
- Books and Supplies
- $1,200
- Other Expenses
- $3,000
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline November 1
- Award Notification
- On or about March 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 001531 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 792 (87.5%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 702 (85.6%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 702 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 176 (24.7%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 82%
- Average Award
- $41,536
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 697 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $34,442
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 468 (66.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,886
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 154 (24.0%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 167 (20.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $28,490
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 2,302 (76.3%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 2,095 (91.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 2,095 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 444 (20.9%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 77%
- Average Award
- $38,914
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 2,069 (99.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,490
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,455 (71.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,090
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 371 (17.8%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 814 (26.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,352
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 67%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $35,399
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 13.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Junior Miss, Leadership, Religious Involvement
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $2,430
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Aquatic Biology/Limnology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Communication, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Development Economics and International Development
- Digital Arts
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Keyboard Instruments
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biology
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Technology
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Studies
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Stringed Instruments
- Voice and Opera
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Social sciences, Psychology, Visual and performing arts
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering, forestry, environmental management with Duke University, public administration with American University
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Not reported
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 266
- Part-Time Faculty
- 166
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 58%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 48% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 4% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 63% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 584,825
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 600
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Laws, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Jurisprudence, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Accountancy, Executive Master of Business Administration
Master's Programs of Study
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Law
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Writing
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Juris Doctor
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Law
Location and Setting
- DeLand Population
- 28,237
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Orlando
- Campus Size
- 159 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 46.9 average low in January, 88 average high in September
- Rain
- 115 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- DeLand
- Nearest Train Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in DeLand
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 64% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through junior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Hatter
- School Colors
- Green and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Crew | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Football | x | |||
Golf | x | x | x | |
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Sand Volleyball | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | ||
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | x |
Sand Volleyball | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | x | |
Golf | x | x |
Lacrosse | ||
Sand Volleyball | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- golf
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, sand volleyball, tennis, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, caribbean student association, fellowship of christian athletes, kaleidoscope (promotes inclusivity), black student association, hatter productions
- Sororities
- 32% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 29% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 3,150
- Women
- 1,767 (56.1%)
- Men
- 1,383 (43.9%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 3,111
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.7% Asian
8.6% Black/African-American
18.5% Hispanic/Latino
5.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
63.7% White
1.3% Unknown - International Students.
- 5.8% from 64 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 1,191
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 76.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 54.2%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 60.7%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 62.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 58%
- Average Starting Salary
- 58%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 7.5%
Law 9.2%
Arts and Sciences 14%
Medicine 5.4%
Other 10.2%
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