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Stetson University

Stetson University is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Deltona, FL metro with 2,338 students and a 72% acceptance rate.

DeLand, Florida · Private nonprofit · City, small · 2,338 students

NCAA Division I · Pioneer Football LeagueEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

72%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,176

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–29

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$19,372

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

62%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$51,642

10 years after entry

Students

2,338

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026
Early decision II
A second, later early decision round. Also binding.		January 5, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: stetson.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by 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
Over $110,000$26,904

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreStetson University courseCredits
Biology3
score 3: BIOL 180; score 4: Score=4: BIOL 142P…score 3: BIOL 180; score 4: Score=4: BIOL 142P; Score=5: BIOL 141P/BIOL 142P
Chemistry3
score 3: CHEM 180; score 4: Score=4: CHEM 141P…score 3: CHEM 180; score 4: Score=4: CHEM 141P; Score=5: CHEM 141P/CHEM 142P
United States History3score 3: EL 180; score 4: HIST 152H
Psychology3score 3: PSYC 180; score 4: PSYC 101S
Statistics3score 3: MATH 180; score 4: MATH 125Q
Computer Science A3score 3: CSCI 111; score 4: CSCI 141
Macroeconomics3score 3: EL 180; score 4: ECON 180*
Microeconomics3score 3: EL 180; score 4: ECON 180*
Show all 42 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Biology3
score 3: BIOL 180; score 4: Score=4: BIOL 142P…score 3: BIOL 180; score 4: Score=4: BIOL 142P; Score=5: BIOL 141P/BIOL 142P
Chemistry3
score 3: CHEM 180; score 4: Score=4: CHEM 141P…score 3: CHEM 180; score 4: Score=4: CHEM 141P; Score=5: CHEM 141P/CHEM 142P
United States History3score 3: EL 180; score 4: HIST 152H
Psychology3score 3: PSYC 180; score 4: PSYC 101S
Statistics3score 3: MATH 180; score 4: MATH 125Q
Computer Science A3score 3: CSCI 111; score 4: CSCI 141
Macroeconomics3score 3: EL 180; score 4: ECON 180*
Microeconomics3score 3: EL 180; score 4: ECON 180*
World History: Modern3score 3: EL 180; score 4: HiST 104H
Environmental Science3score 3: ENSS 140P; score 4: ENSS 140P
Human Geography3score 3: ENSS 140P; score 4: ENSS 140P
Spanish Language and Culture3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: SPAN 201/LANG 180
Computer Science Principles3score 3: CSCI 180; score 4: CSCI 111
Art History3score 3: ARTH 180; score 4: ARTH 241A/ARTH 180
Music Theory3score 3: MUSC 180; score 4: MUSC 180
African American Studies3score 3: AFST 100S; score 4: AFST 100S/101H
Calculus A B3score 3: MATH 180; score 4: MATH 141Q
Calculus B C3score 3: MATH 180; score 4: MATH 141Q/MATH 142Q
Chinese Language and Culture3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: CHIN 102/LANG 180
Comparative Government and Politics3score 3: POLI 180; score 4: POLI 180
Drawing3score 3: ARTS 180; score 4: ARTS 101A/ARTS 180
English Lang/Comp3score 3: ENGL 189; score 4: ENGL 189/ENGL 141
English Lit/Comp3score 3: ENGL 180; score 4: ENGL 180 /ENGL 181
French Language (phasing out)3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: FREN 201/LANG 180
French Language and Culture3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: FREN 201/LANG 180
French Literature (phasing out)3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: FREN 202/LANG 180
German Language (phasing out)3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: GERM 201/LANG 180
German Language and Culture3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: GERM 201/LANG 180
German Literature (phasing out)3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: GERM 202/LANG 180
Govt. and Politics, US3score 3: POLI 180; score 4: POLI 101S
History, Europe3score 3: EL 180; score 4: HIST 103H
Italian Language and Culture3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: ITAL 101/LANG 180
Japanese Language and Culture3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: LANG 180/LANG 180
Latin3score 3: EL 180; score 4: EL 180
Physics 1:Algebra‐Based3score 3: PHYS 180; score 4: PHYS 121P
Physics 2:Algebra‐Based3score 3: PHYS 180; score 4: PHYS 122P
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3score 3: PHYS 180; score 4: PHYS 142P
Physics C: Mechanics3score 3: PHYS 180; score 4: PHYS 141P
Precalculus3score 3: MATH 180Q; score 4: MATH 180Q
Spanish Literature and Culture3score 3: LANG 180; score 4: SPAN 202/LANG 180
Studio Art ‐ 2D Design Portfolio3score 3: ARTS 181; score 4: ARTS 101A/ARTS 181
Studio Art ‐ 3D Design Portfolio3score 3: ARTS 182; score 4: ARTS 102A/ARTS 182

Source: stetson.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management62
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences61
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other57
Political Science and Government41
Finance35
Speech Communication and Rhetoric34
Marketing/Marketing Management26
Digital Arts23
Show the other 47 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences20
Accounting19
Sociology13
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology13
Environmental Science12
English Language and Literature12
Computer Science11
Elementary Education and Teaching11
Music, Other11
History11
International Business/Trade/Commerce10
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance9
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies8
Music Teacher Education8
Environmental Studies7
Foreign Languages and Literatures6
Aquatic Biology/Limnology6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts6
Voice and Opera6
Selling Skills and Sales Operations6
Economics5
Computer and Information Sciences5
Keyboard Instruments4
Music Performance4
Art/Art Studies4
Applied Mathematics4
Chemistry4
Social Sciences4
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies3
Biochemistry3
Philosophy3
Religion/Religious Studies3
International Relations and Affairs2
Physics2
Education2
Animal Sciences1
American/United States Studies/Civilization1
Mathematics1
Development Economics and International Development1
Film/Cinema/Media Studies1
Music Theory and Composition1
Stringed Instruments1
Art Therapy/Therapist1
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1
Management Information Systems1
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Pioneer Football League

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Pioneer Football League

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

22% of men in fraternities · 17% of women in sororities · 19% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

739,516 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Daytona Beach International (DAB)

Nearest hub airport

Orlando International (MCO)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.0 of 20

Elevation

49 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

45°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

84 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,360 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size