Stetson Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Stetson University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Stetson University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Stetson University (Stetson)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Stetson's acceptance rate is 71.60% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 11,674 students applied and 8,359 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Stetson.

To apply to Stetson, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Stetson's acceptance rate places 23rd out of 56 Florida colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1155 and the ACT score is 25 at Stetson. Stetson's SAT score ranks 15th out of 30 Florida colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Stetson's yield rate is 8.21%, which is significantly lower by 15.46 percentage points (approximately 65.3% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Stetson at Florida colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Stetson's acceptance rate is 71.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.21%. 5,132 men and 6,536 women applied to Stetson and 3,484 men and 4,872 women students were accepted.

Among them, 270 men and 414 women were enrolled in Stetson. You can explore the Stetson's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Stetson
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	11,674	5,132	6,536	0	0
Admitted	8,359	3,484	4,872	0	0
Enrolled	686	270	414	0	0
Acceptance Rate	71.60%	67.89%	74.54%	-	-
Yield	8.21%	7.75%	8.50%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Stetson University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 132 students (19% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 63 students (9% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Stetson.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,155, including 600 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 555 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 660 and the 25th percentile is 540. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 610 and the 25th percentile is 520.

The median ACT composite score is 25, with a 75th percentile score of 28 and a 25th percentile score of 21 at Stetson. The median ACT Math score is 23 and the median ACT English score is 24.

How competitive is Stetson's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Stetson University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,173, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Stetson
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,060	1,155	1,270
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	600	660
SAT Math	520	555	610
ACT Composite	21	25	28
ACT Math	18	23	26
ACT English	21	24	29

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Stetson University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Stetson. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Stetson University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Stetson Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Stetson:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.stetson.edu/administration/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.stetson.edu/administration/admissions/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Stetson?

Stetson is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 71.60%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Stetson?

Stetson recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Stetson is 1,155, and the average ACT score is 25. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Stetson require essays or personal statements?

Stetson recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Stetson admission?

Stetson recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Stetson does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Stetson requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Stetson requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Stetson?

The institutional SAT code for Stetson is 5630 and 4-digit ACT code is 0756.