Stetson University

https://www.stetson.edu

Add Comparison
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $57,010
    3.99% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $20,319
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    71.6%
    11,674 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,775
    87.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    62.3%
    555 Graduates

    About

    Stetson University is a higher education institution located in Volusia County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Stetson University were Law (291 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 1,147 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stetson University. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (685 degrees), 3.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (212 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Stetson University is $57,010, which is $33,010 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMasters Colleges and Universities

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Stetson University is $57,010, which is $33,010 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,319.

    In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Stetson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $57,010
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stetson University was $57,010. The cost of tuition at Stetson University is $33,010 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    This chart compares the tuition costs of Stetson University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Average Net Price

    $20,319
    2024 Value
    11.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Stetson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,319. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Stetson University grew by 11.3%.

    This chart compares the average net price of Stetson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Other Student Expenses

    $16,030
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Stetson University was of $16,030 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.84% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

    This chart compares the average student costs at Stetson University (in red) with that of similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Financial Aid by Income Level

    97%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    97% of undergraduate students at Stetson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Stetson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Admissions

    Stetson University received 11,674 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 49.2% annual growth. Out of those 11,674 applicants, 8,359 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.6% acceptance rate.

    There were 3,775 students enrolled at Stetson University in 2024. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Stetson University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.21%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    71.6%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    8,359
    Accepted Out of 11,674

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stetson University was 71.6% (8,359 admissions from 11,674 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 86.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 49.2%, while admissions grew by 23.6%.

    This chart compares the acceptance rate of Stetson University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    SAT Scores

    19%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    132
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    19% of enrolled first-time students at Stetson University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment

    Stetson University had a total enrollment of 3,775 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Stetson University is 3,311 students and the part-time enrollment is 464. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at Stetson University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Stetson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.1% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.59% Black or African American, 5.01% Two or More Races, 2.41% Asian, 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.053% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Stetson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.8%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.7%), followed by White Male (28%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.64%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    87.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Stetson University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,775 students. The full-time enrollment at Stetson University is 3,311 and the part-time enrollment is 464. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at Stetson University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

    This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Stetson University (in red) compares to similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Retention Rate over Time

    78%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Stetson University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Stetson University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

    This chart shows the retention rate over time at Stetson University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,003 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      753 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      362 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Stetson University is 53.1% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.59% Black or African American, 5.01% Two or More Races, 2.41% Asian, 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.053% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 116 students (3.07%) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Graduates

    In 2024, 185 more women than men received degrees from Stetson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stetson University is white (685 degrees awarded). There were 3.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (212 degrees).

    The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Stetson University is Law (291 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stetson University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (298 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (65 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stetson University are Elementary & middle school teachers (184,465 people), Other managers (183,427 people), Postsecondary teachers (136,725 people), Secondary school teachers (128,984 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (120,841 people).

    The most specialized majors at Stetson University in 2024 are Legal (298 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (65 degrees), English (20 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stetson University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Stetson University are Legal (298 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (65 degrees), English (20 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stetson University are Elementary & secondary schools (452,475 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (306,653 people), Computer Systems Design (159,559 people), Legal services (119,232 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (111,512 people).

    The most specialized majors at Stetson University are Legal (298 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (65 degrees), English (20 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Stetson University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      71 degrees awarded
    2. General Health Services
      62 degrees awarded
    3. Other Research & Experimental Psychology
      59 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stetson University was General Business Administration & Management with 71 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Stetson University according to their major.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    481
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    666
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 481 degrees were awarded to men at Stetson University, which is 0.722 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (666).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Stetson University by degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Stetson University in Law, which is 0.702 times less than the 171 female recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 171 degrees were awarded to men at Stetson University in Law, which is 1.43 times more than the 120 male recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Time to Complete

    60%
    100% Completion Time
    64%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 60% of students graduating from Stetson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      685 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      212 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      105 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Stetson University is white (685 degrees awarded). There were 3.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (212 degrees).

    1.13% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      478 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      471 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      463 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stetson University is white female (478 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (471 degrees).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Operations

    Stetson University has an endowment valued at nearly $391M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 42.8M (11%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Stetson University had a total salary expenditure of 157M. Stetson University employs 98 Assistant professors, 92 Professors and 70 Associate professors. Most academics at Stetson University are Female Assistant professor (52), Male Professor (51), and Male Assistant professor (46).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stetson University are: Service, with 111 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 109 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees.

    Endowment

    $391M
    2024 Endowment
    7.39%
    growth from 2023

    Stetson University has an endowment valued at about $391M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Stetson University grew 7.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $345M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

    This line chart shows how the endowment at Stetson University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $2.87M - Federal
    2. $153k - State
    3. $2.5k - Local

    As of 2024, Stetson University received $2.87M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $153k from state grants and contracts, and $2.5k from local grants and contracts.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Salary Expenditure

    $62.9M
    2024 Salaries
    3.75%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Stetson University paid a median of $62.9M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($157M) and a 3.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.59% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.56% growth between 2021 and 2022.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Instructional Salaries

    $26.5M
    Instructional Salaries
    266
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Stetson University paid a total of $26.5M to 266 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stetson University were Service with 111 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 109 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees.

    View Data
    Save Image