Stetson University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Stetson University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,930 students enrolled. This college was established in 1883 and is the only institution located in DeLand, Florida.

Academic Offerings

At Stetson University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
70
SU follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are Law, Business, Management, Accounting and Finance, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Stetson University student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (close to Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at SU is average: 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at Stetson University is good -- 11:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $52,000 per year. The additional fees at Stetson University (not included in tuition costs) are about $400; which makes it a total of $52,400 per year.

Read the details about Stetson University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 7,344 applications were submitted and 6,889 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Stetson University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,800
High
Stetson University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at SU, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
SU offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: nearly $8,800 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at SU. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Stetson University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Stetson University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Stetson University
421 N Woodland Blvd
DeLand, Florida
32723, USA
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