Stetson Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 71.60%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1155. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $57,410
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Stetson:
- Total Enrollment: 3,775, including 236 online students
- 2,349 Undergraduate, 1,426 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.4% men, 57.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 62%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 79 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 16 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Stetson Overview
Stetson University (Stetson) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in DeLand, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Stetson's tuition & fees is $57,410 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $46,863.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,775 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Stetson's acceptance rate is 71.60% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.21%. The median SAT score is 1155 and the ACT score is 25.
Stetson ranked 9th in Florida Colleges rankings. Stetson University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Stetson University is $57,410. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,176.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $59,687 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,786.
| Undergraduate | $57,410 |
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| Graduate | $18,176 |
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| Undergraduate | $59,687 |
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| Graduate | $18,786 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Stetson University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Stetson
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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