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Stetson University

DeLand, Florida 32723

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Stetson University is a private institution in DeLand with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1208, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,642 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,318.

Established
1883
Motto
Pro Deo et Veritate
Mascot
John B.
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division
Division I

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86%Acceptance
1208SAT Avg
2,292Students
10:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$51,642Earnings 10yr
$21,318Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1208

Reading & WritingMid: 610
560660
MathMid: 583
530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2329

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$55,220
Room & Board$16,030
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$69,807
Average Net Price$21,318
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,596
$30–48K$15,801
$48–75K$19,475
$75–110K$24,138
$110K+$32,728

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,292
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 12%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.8%
Freshman Retention72.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,792
10 Years$51,642

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#7
vs 2024
Forbes
#439
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#316
vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Stetson University was founded in 1883 as DeLand Academy after Henry Addison DeLand, the principal founder of the town.
  • In 1887, the institution was incorporated as DeLand University.
  • When the college was founded, John Franklin Forbes took over as the first president.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Orlandopop. 310K
35 mi(61 min)
Tampapop. 390K
103 mi(179 min)
Miamipop. 440K
236 mi(409 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCO Orlando42 mi
JAX Jacksonville103 mi
TPA Tampa105 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1083 mi · ~31h 17m drive
New York, NY906 mi · ~26h 10m drive
Hartford, CT1004 mi · ~29h drive
Providence, RI1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive
Albany, NY1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
Syracuse, NY1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive
Rochester, NY997 mi · ~28h 48m drive
Buffalo, NY966 mi · ~27h 54m drive
Philadelphia, PA831 mi · ~24h drive
Pittsburgh, PA791 mi · ~22h 51m drive
Harrisburg, PA816 mi · ~23h 34m drive
Newark, NJ903 mi · ~26h 5m drive
Washington, DC724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Baltimore, MD757 mi · ~21h 52m drive
Atlanta, GA373 mi · ~10h 47m drive
Charlotte, NC429 mi · ~12h 24m drive
Raleigh, NC491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
Miami, FL236 mi · ~6h 49m drive
Orlando, FL35 mi · ~1h 1m drive
Tampa, FL103 mi · ~2h 59m drive
Nashville, TN586 mi · ~16h 56m drive
New Orleans, LA531 mi · ~15h 20m drive
Richmond, VA628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
Chicago, IL955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
Detroit, MI924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
Minneapolis, MN1281 mi · ~37h drive
St. Louis, MO836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Kansas City, MO1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Indianapolis, IN791 mi · ~22h 51m drive
Columbus, OH761 mi · ~21h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH861 mi · ~24h 52m drive
Milwaukee, WI1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Dallas, TX953 mi · ~27h 32m drive
Houston, TX848 mi · ~24h 30m drive
Austin, TX990 mi · ~28h 36m drive
San Antonio, TX1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive
Los Angeles, CA2191 mi · ~63h 18m drive
San Francisco, CA2427 mi · ~70h 7m drive
San Diego, CA2132 mi · ~61h 35m drive
Seattle, WA2527 mi · ~73h drive
Portland, OR2508 mi · ~72h 27m drive
Denver, CO1533 mi · ~44h 17m drive
Phoenix, AZ1836 mi · ~53h 2m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1900 mi · ~54h 53m drive
Honolulu, HI4736 mi · ~136h 49m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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