Stetson University
DeLand, Florida 32723
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
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.
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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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1208
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (65)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + city premium