Stetson University: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Stetson University is a private institution located in DeLand, Florida with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Stetson University admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 72%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1090 and an ACT composite around 26. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,372 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Stetson University?

55% of enrolled students at Stetson University had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.66, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does Stetson University weight in admissions?

Stetson University reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Stetson University typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 520–610, with an EBRW midpoint near 610. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 21–28. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Stetson University actually cost?

Published tuition is $57,410 for in-state students and $57,410 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $17,728 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $19,372 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 37% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Stetson University

Will my child graduate from Stetson University?

These predict outcomes at Stetson University better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Stetson University

The most popular undergraduate programs at Stetson University, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations and Psychology, General. Across all programs, Stetson University confers roughly 380 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General program report a median income of about $54,094 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Stetson University safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Stetson University disclosed 36 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 15.7 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 1 violent offenses and 2 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Stetson University?

About 72% of undergraduates at Stetson University live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. In Greek life, 23% of men join a fraternity and 17% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

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Common questions parents ask about Stetson University