Stetson University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Stetson University is a private research university in DeLand, Florida, enrolling about 2,297 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 71.60% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,642 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $57,410
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,372 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 71.60% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,297 98.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 26.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 66.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1176
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,459
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,824
- Room & Board: $17,728 annual estimate
Stetson University: what the data shows
Common questions about Stetson University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Stetson University?
Stetson University is located in DeLand, FL (ZIP 32723).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Stetson University public or private?
Stetson University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Stetson University cost?
Published tuition: $57,410.
Average net price after aid: $19,372.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,931 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,657 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,327 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,600 |
| $110,001+ | $26,904 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $229,640.
How hard is it to get into Stetson University?
Admission rate: 71.60%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1176 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Stetson University?
Total enrollment: 2,297 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,459 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,426 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Stetson University?
150%-time completion rate: 62.29%.
First-year retention: 78.2%.
What do graduates of Stetson University earn?
Median earnings: $44,792 six years after entry; $51,642 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
37.21% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Stetson University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Law (291 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (99 completions)
- Management Science (71 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (62 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (59 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (42 completions)
- Finance, General (40 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (35 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (31 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Stetson University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 71.60%; completion rate 62.29%; median earnings $51,642 at 10 years; net price $19,372. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$57,410
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stetson University was $57,410.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,372
2024 Value
In 2024 Stetson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,372.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$77,488 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,372 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$229,640 4-Year Tuition
$17,728 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$76,338 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$305,352 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Stetson University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Stetson University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Stetson University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $38,330 | $38,330 | $21,815 |
| 2014 | $40,040 | $40,040 | $23,596 |
| 2015 | $41,590 | $41,590 | $24,034 |
| 2016 | $43,240 | $43,240 | $24,961 |
| 2017 | $44,490 | $44,490 | $26,883 |
| 2018 | $46,030 | $46,030 | $25,978 |
| 2019 | $47,630 | $47,630 | $23,568 |
| 2020 | $49,500 | $49,500 | $23,218 |
| 2021 | $50,800 | $50,800 | $21,277 |
| 2022 | $52,320 | $52,320 | $25,249 |
| 2023 | $55,220 | $55,220 | $21,318 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71.60% Acceptance Rate
7,824 Total Applicants
6,762 Students Admitted
638 First-Time Students Enrolled
9.44% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1176
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Stetson University reported total enrollment of about 2,297 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.8%), Hispanic or Latino (22.1%), and Black or African American (12.0%). About 37.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 26.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stetson University in 2024 is 2,297 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,459 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,426 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.45% 100% Completion Time
62.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.45% of students graduating from Stetson University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Law: 41% male / 59% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 65% male / 35% female
- Management Science: 52% male / 48% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Stetson University.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$51,642 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.02% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
566.45% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Stetson University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 66 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Law: 291 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 99 completions
3. Management Science: 71 completions
4. Health Professions and Related Programs: 62 completions
5. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 59 completions
6. Political Science and Government, General: 42 completions
7. Finance, General: 40 completions
8. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 35 completions
9. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 31 completions
Most popular programs at Stetson University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Stetson University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Stetson University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 66.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,041
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,922
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Stetson University is a private non-profit institution located in DeLand, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Law, Business Administration and Management, General, Management Science. Enrollment is approximately 2,297 students. Student body composition includes White (47.8%), Hispanic or Latino (22.1%), Black or African American (12.0%). The admission rate is 71.60%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1176. The 150%-time completion rate is 62.29%. Approximately 37.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 26.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
DeLand, FL 32723
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 66 distinct degree programs, Stetson University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stetson University located?
Stetson University is located in DeLand, FL.
What is Stetson University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Stetson University is 71.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,824 applicants and 6,762 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Stetson University cost?
Reported tuition is $57,410 and average net price is $19,372 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,728 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Stetson University?
Stetson University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,459 students, White (47.8%), Hispanic or Latino (22.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Stetson University?
About 26.7% of students at Stetson University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Stetson University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Stetson University reports midpoint SAT about 1176 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Stetson University earn?
Median earnings are $44,792 six years after entry and $51,642 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Stetson University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Stetson University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Stetson University public or private?
Stetson University is a private nonprofit institution located in DeLand, FL.
Is Stetson University an HBCU?
No. Stetson University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Stetson University a tribal college?
No. Stetson University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.