Named one of the best colleges in America, Stetson University provides a longstanding tradition of academic excellence in a relationship-rich setting that allows students to work closely with expert faculty. Classes are small and students enjoy personal attention from professors and a sense of belonging with their peers.
Located near beaches and theme parks, Stetson also has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the South with palm trees, fountains and grand campus buildings.
For financial aid, Stetson is the most generous private regional university in America. The average financial aid package was $56,900 for undergraduates this year, and 99 percent of students receive aid.
This vibrant campus offers more than 130 clubs and organizations to join, Greek Life, and 18 NCAA Division I athletics teams that compete as the Stetson Hatters. Students come from across America and 60 countries around the globe.
Hatter Ready
Beyond the classroom, students are immersed in learning through hands-on experiences that allow them to engage on a deeper level with their studies in smaller, more tight-knit groups.
Through Stetson’s new Hatter Ready program, every student is guaranteed an educational journey filled with transformative experiences.
Whether it be through research projects, study-abroad experiences in places like Greece, Ireland or Italy, music performances in renowned venues, such as Carnegie Hall, or one-on-one work with professors, the variety and depth of a Stetson education prepares students to excel in their careers.
In fact, 93 percent of graduates gain employment or admission to many top-tier graduate schools.
Nationally Recognized Academic Programs
Stetson offers first-rate academic facilities and more than 100 majors and minors, including health sciences, psychology, finance, political science, accounting, environmental science, and many more.
The University consistently is named one of the best colleges in America by The Princeton Review and one of the Top Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report, as well as a Best Value School, and among the Most Innovative and Best for Undergraduate Teaching.
Stetson also has been selected as a national College of Distinction and one of the top colleges in the country by the Fiske Guide to Colleges.
The School of Business Administration offers nationally recognized programs, including the Roland George Investments Program, where students manage a portfolio of nearly $7 million.
A new science complex provides state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories for pre-health, biology, chemistry, physics, and other programs. The Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center on picturesque Lake Beresford provides opportunities for aquatic research and top-notch facilities for Stetson’s rowing teams.
The School of Music is regarded as one of the finest undergraduate-only schools of music in the country. Students find many opportunities to perform, including going on tour nationally and internationally with the Concert Choir, Band and Orchestra.
Other premier programs include Pre-Law, providing direct admission and an accelerated track to earn a law degree from Stetson College of Law, which is ranked No. 1 in the nation for Trial Advocacy by U.S. News & World Report.
Campus Life
Stetson offers 27 housing options on campus, including suites, individual rooms, apartments, fraternity / sorority houses, and 24-hour quiet living. It’s also one of the most pet-friendly colleges in America, allowing dogs, cats, rabbits, bearded dragons, and more into select residence halls.
Students enjoy four on-campus dining options, including a Starbucks coffee shop and Einstein Bros. Bagels. A favorite activity is relaxing in hammocks with friends in scenic Palm Court or visiting the campus fitness center and pool.
Visit Campus
Explore Stetson’s beautiful campus in DeLand, Florida, on a daily campus tour, at an open house or a shadow visit that allows high school seniors or transfer students to attend a class in their intended major, have lunch with current students, and meet a professor. Virtual tours also are available. Learn more at stetson.edu/visit
Afterward, visitors can walk a few blocks to historic Downtown DeLand, recognized as one of America's best downtowns with coffee shops, restaurants, quaint shops, and more. The University’s namesake, famed hatmaker John B. Stetson, once owned a winter estate in DeLand and he generously supported the institution in the early years after it was founded in 1883.
Admissions
Applying to Stetson is fast and easy and will provide automatic consideration for merit scholarships of up to $35,000 per year.
At Stetson, there is:
• No application fee
• Optional submission of SAT/ACT/CLT test scores
• Guaranteed on-campus housing for 3 years.
Learn more at stetson.edu/admissions