Stetson University

Stetson University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Deland, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1883. The main campus of Stetson spreads across an area of 175 acres. The university also operates 3 satellite campuses. In the 2008 U.S. News and World Report guide to ‘America's Best Colleges’, Stetson ranked 2nd in the category of Southern Masters-granting institutions. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

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

Stetson hosts more than 15 honorary academic and professional organizations and over 100 other student organizations on campus. The campus boasts of an active Greek life. There are over 4 social sororities and over 5 social fraternities. Some of these are Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Delta Sigma Phi.

Stetson University Highlights

Where Stetson University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in law, music, and business and management.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Stetson University was 3,721 in 2007 (3,438 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 58% of enrolled students, graduate students are 13%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 29%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Stetson University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Stetson University provides on-campus housing for 1,808 of its 3,438 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Stetson University Athletics

Stetson University is in the Atlantic Sun Conference for major sports.

Stetson University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 77 male students received the aid (men were 46% of those receiving aid) and 92 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 54% of students receiving such aid) .

Stetson University Admissions (2007)

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