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Stetson University

Stetson University

Stetson University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university situated in Deland, Florida, United States. It was established in the year 1883. The main campus of Stetson covers 175 acres. The university also operates two satellite campuses. U.S. News and World Report’s ‘America's Best Colleges’ (2008 edition) ranked Stetson 2nd in the category of Southern Masters-granting institutions. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs. It is organized into the following academic schools and colleges:

  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Law
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Music

Stetson fields both men’s and women’s sports teams. It is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The teams compete on a Division I level in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Their official mascot is the Hatter.

Overview of Stetson University

Stetson University is found in DeLand, FL. DeLand is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Stetson University.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in music, law, and business and management.

Stetson University Selectivity

Admission to Stetson University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 600.

Faculty

Stetson University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Stetson University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 3,721 in 2007-2008 at the school.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Stetson University. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Stetson University values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Sun Conference.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission at Stetson University is to provide an excellent education in a creative community where learning and values meet, and to foster in students the qualities of mind and heart that will prepare them to reach their full potential as informed citizens of local communities and the world. At Stetson, the art of teaching is practiced through programs solidly grounded in a tradition of liberal learning that stimulates critical thinking, imaginative inquiry, creative expression, and lively intellectual debate. The art of learning is enhanced through small interactive classes, close student-faculty alliances, and collaborative approaches that provide the foundation for rewarding careers and advanced study in selective graduate and professional programs. We embrace diverse methodologies to foster effective communication, information and technological literacy, and aesthetic appreciation. We encourage the development of informed convictions, independent judgment, and lifelong commitments to learning that are characteristic features of the enlightened citizen. In bringing together learning and values, the University encourages all of its members to demonstrate personal integrity; to develop an appreciation for the spiritual dimension of life; to embrace leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent, and technological world; and to commit to active forms of social responsibility."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Stetson University

Stetson University
421 N Woodland Blvd
DeLand, FL 32723
General Phone: (386) 822-7000
http://www.stetson.edu

Stetson University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management341business management, finance, accounting, marketing, management science, international business, electronic commerce, entrepreneurship, ...
Law313law, international trade law
Education and Teaching105educational administration, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, school counseling, music teaching, education of learning disabled, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, ...
Liberal Arts101English, political science, history, sociology, humanities, international relations, Spanish language, German language, ...
Therapy and Counseling45psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy
Science37biology, physics, aquatic biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology
Music26various music studies, piano, voice, music performance, violin, guitar, and strings, music, music theory and composition
Media22communication studies
Medical Support and Technology20health service and sciences
Religion and Philosophy13religion, philosophy
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy12sports and fitness management, exercise science
Computer Science and Engineering10web design, computer science, computer and info science
Art Studies8art studies
Drama and Performing Arts5drama
Conservation and Resource Management4environmental science
Mathematics2mathematics

Number of programs and degrees for Stetson University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree51057
First-professional degree3001
Master's degree23711
First-professional certificate131
Post-master's certificate43

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Stetson University had a total enrollment of 3,721 students (2,465 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men42%
Women58%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate58%
Graduate12%
First Professional29%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black5%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1927%
20-2124%
22-2421%
25-2913%
30-345%
35-393%
40-493%
50-642%
65+0%

Stetson University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %

Stetson University Room and Board (2007)

Stetson University offers campus housing for 1,697 of its 2,465 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of De Land, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Stetson University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total4,1102,21554%61728%
Men1,58686555%25730%
Women2,5241,35053%36027%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal500610
SAT Math490600
ACT Verbal2126
ACT Math1926
ACT Composite2126

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT90%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT56%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Stetson University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 30,216
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 30,216
Room and board$ 8,436
Room charge$ 4,776
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,660
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,620

Financial Aid:
Stetson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 153100)

Stetson University Faculty

Stetson University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year64$99,54034$104,477
Associate professoracademic year39$65,20433$58,418
Assistant professoracademic year26$66,75717$63,973
Lectureracademic year7$39,56011$40,872
All faculty totalacademic year136$80,33995$73,865

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Stetson University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballAtlantic Sun Conference
BaseballAtlantic Sun Conference
TrackAtlantic Sun Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total7792169
Basketball121325
Baseball20020
Track4913
All Other Sports4170111

Stetson University Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching

LAW
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)

LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General

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Stetson University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Stetson University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Stetson University % of degrees in law
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Stetson University Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Stetson University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Stetson University % of degrees in music
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Stetson University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Stetson University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Stetson University Number of students
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Stetson University % of degrees in business and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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