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Stetson University
DeLand, FL · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,521
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $59,422
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Stetson University is a private nonprofit college in DeLand, FL with 2,297 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1176 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,521 per year ($18,024 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,422 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,824
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,762
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 9%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–660
200800
SAT Math520–610
200800
ACT Composite21–28
136
What Stetson University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $75,714
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $59,690
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,024
- $30–48k$18,963
- $48–75k$17,934
- $75–110k$22,134
- $110k+$33,998
Get a personal estimate with Stetson University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $59,422
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,297
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White48%
- Hispanic22%
- Black12%
- Asian2%
Stetson University FAQ
What is Stetson University's acceptance rate?+
Stetson University admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Stetson University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1176.
What ACT score do you need for Stetson University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.
Is Stetson University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Stetson University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,824 students applied to Stetson University and 6,762 were admitted; 638 enrolled.
Does Stetson University consider legacy status?+
No. Stetson University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Stetson University require an essay?+
Stetson University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Stetson University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $75,714 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,521.
What is Stetson University's graduation rate?+
61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 137546 · How we use this data
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