by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Stetson University. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Stetson is ranked #860 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Stetson also holds the #20 spot on the Best Colleges in Florida ranking.
The acceptance rate at Stetson University is 72%. That’s higher than the rate at many schools, but still low enough to be considered somewhat selective. If you want to get in, you’ll need good grades and to be able to show that Stetson is a good fit for you.
About 19% of students accepted to Stetson submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 660. Math scores were between 520 and 610.
Stetson received ACT scores from 9% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 21 and 28.
At Stetson, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 10 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Stetson University is 67%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Stetson University is 73%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Stetson the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 63%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Stetson University.
In the current academic year, there are 2,292 undergraduates at Stetson.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Stetson University.
The overall average net price of Stetson is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Stetson
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,596 | $15,801 | $19,475 | $24,138 | $32,728 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Stetson, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Stetson, approximately 46% of students took out student loans averaging $6,081 a year. That adds up to $24,324 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 4.1%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Stetson University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Stetson University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $51,642 in their early years. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
Stetson University is a private not-for-profit institution found in DeLand, Florida. DeLand is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Stetson University.
Get in touch with Stetson University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 421 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32723 |
| Phone: | 3868227000 |
| Website: | www.stetson.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/stetsonU |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/stetsonu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 20 majors graduated from Stetson University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,147 | NA |
| Law | 291 | $47,613 |
| Business Administration & Management | 100 | $42,774 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 80 | NA |
| Health Sciences & Services | 62 | $29,487 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 59 | NA |
| Political Science & Government | 42 | $26,938 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 40 | $46,408 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 35 | $30,620 |
| Marketing | 31 | $32,915 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
96 students took at least one online class at Stetson University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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