Stetson University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Stetson University is a private nonprofit institution located in DeLand, Florida with approximately 2,297 undergraduate students enrolled. Stetson University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,372 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $51,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Stetson University is a private university in DeLand, Florida, United States. Established in 1883 as DeLand Academy, it was renamed after hat maker and philanthropist John B. Stetson following his financial support. It is the oldest private college in the state of Florida. The university's main campus in DeLand spans 175 acres (71 ha) with additional campuses in Gulfport and Tampa. The university includes the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Music, and the College of Law, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 63% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth asking about during a campus visit. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,000, and Florida's oldest private university offers a genuinely small-campus experience (under 2,300 undergrads) with solid programs in business and music. Worth considering if you want personal attention and can afford the ~$21K net price, but make sure to ask what support systems exist to help students stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,297 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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