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| Location | DeLand, Florida |
| Online | stetson.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in DeLand, Florida, approximately 40 miles north of Orlando, Stetson University is a private institution established in 1883, making it Florida's first private university. The historic campus spans 175 acres and features distinctive Spanish-Mediterranean revival architecture, with many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The university operates as a selective liberal arts institution, offering undergraduate programs through four main colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business, Music, and Law (with the law school located at a separate campus in Gulfport). Stetson maintains a residential campus environment where most undergraduate students live in university housing, and the institution competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Hatters, primarily through the ASUN Conference. The university is particularly recognized for its music conservatory, business school, and law programs, while maintaining small class sizes across all disciplines.
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Stetson University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Stetson University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#404 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#289 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Florida
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Florida
#110 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1290 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $400 |
| Room and Board | $16,030 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,699 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,149 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025