Stetson University
Private college · DeLand, FL · 2,297 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1060–1270
ACT (middle 50%)
21–28
Average net price
$22,521
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$75,714
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
60%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Stetson University?
Stetson University accepts about 72 of every 100 applicants (72%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1060 and 1270 on the SAT. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1060, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–28.
The latest federal data says Stetson University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Stetson University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Stetson University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $75,714 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,521 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $59,690 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$59,690
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$59,690
- Room & board$18,342
- Total cost of attendance$75,714
- Average net price after grants$22,521
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts, Biology, Psychology.
Stetson University FAQ
- What is Stetson University's acceptance rate?
- 72% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Stetson University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1060–1270. Aim for 1270 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Stetson University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–28.
- Is Stetson University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Stetson University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Stetson University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Stetson University cost?
- About $75,714 a year before aid; $22,521 on average after grants.
- What is Stetson University's FAFSA school code?
- 001531. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Stetson University receives your information.
- What is Stetson University's graduation rate?
- 60% of students finish within six years.
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