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Stetson University

Stetson University
421 North Woodland Boulevard
Deland, FL 32723

Official telephone: (386) 822-7000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 688-0101
Fax number: (386) 822-8832
Website: www.stetson.edu

Screen last updated on: December 2016

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

3,084

Full-time undergraduates:

3,037

Part-time undergraduates:

Total graduate students:

1,246

Full-time graduate students:

1,044

Part-time graduate students:

202

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Southeast

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

32%

First-year student enrollment breakdown:


0.3%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.0%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.6%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
15.9%	Hispanic/Latino
0.3%	Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
64.0%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.4%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
4.5%	Nonresident Alien

Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:


0.5%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.2%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.3%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
14.6%	Hispanic/Latino
0.2%	Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
65.2%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.2%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
4.7%	Nonresident Alien
1.2%	Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

159 acres

City or town school is located in:

DeLand, FL

Population of city/town:

28,237

Nearest major city:

Daytona Beach, FL

Distance of nearest major city:

25 miles

Population of nearest major city:

62,316

Online campus map:

www.stetson.edu/other/
visit/media/
deland-campus-map.pdf

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (59%)
women's dorms (13%)
men's dorms (2%)
sorority housing (4%)
fraternity housing (6%)
single-student apartments (14%)
married-student apartments
other housing including Theme, pet-friendly, family/partnered, and wellness housing. (2%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

88%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

65%

Percent of students who live off campus:

35%

Students required to live on campus:

All unmarried undergraduate students under age 22 with less than 90 completed semester hours must live on campus unless living with family within a 30-mile radius of school.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

75%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

500

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Music library.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Art gallery, mineral museum, theater.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

writing, math, study skills, Physics learning services.

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, Cross-cultural center.

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, family concerns, grief/loss, trauma recovery.

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of fraternities that have chapter houses:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

31%

Number of social sororities on campus:

Number of sororities that have chapter houses:

Percent of women who join sororities:

32%

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station

School newspaper(s):

The Reporter

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

109

Campus-based religious organizations:

Baptist Collegiate Fellowship, Catholic Campus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hillel, Renown, Wesley House, Young Life Stetson

Minority student organizations:

African Student Alliance, Asian Pacific American Coalition, Black Student Association, Caribbean Student Association, Multicultural Student Council, Muslim Student Association, O Clube do Português, Stetson Organization for Native American Revitalization, UNIDOS

International student organizations:

International Organization

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Elite Steppers, To Write Love on Her Arms University Chapter, Awareness for All Creatures, Homecoming Committee, The Nerd Culture Society, Sport Business Association, Kaleidoscope, Ladies in STEM, National Organization for Women, Non-Tradition Student Organization, Circle K International, Community Emergency Response Team, Florida Cancer Society, Global Brigades, Habitat for Humanity, Hatter Harvest, Providing Animals With Service, Beekeeping, College Democrats, College Republicans, Stetson Votes, Young Americans For Liberty, American Marketing Association, Entrepreneurial Group, American Civil Liberties Union, ENACTUS, Stetson Health Coalition, Students Against Sexual Assault, Students Educating and Advocating for Disabilities, Mock Trial Team, Elections, Speakers Bureau, Student Veteran Organization, Hacker Space, American Chemical Society; swing dancing, cooking, Russian, philosophy, environmental, otaku and table top clubs

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Jeff Altier,
Director of Athletics

Director of women's athletics:

Alicia Queally,
Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/SWA

Athletics homepage:

www.stetson.edu/webcams

School colors:

hunter green and white

School mascot:

Hatters

Athletic conference memberships:

Atlantic Sun Conference (Division I)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's crew	no	NCAA Div. I
Men's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's football	no	NCAA Div. I
Men's golf	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's crew	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's golf	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's lacrosse	yes
Women's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's softball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's volleyball	yes	NCAA Div. I

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

18%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

29%

Athletic facilities:

weight room/exercise facilities, field house, running trail; basketball, handball, volleyball, and tennis courts; baseball, soccer, and softball fields

Club sports for men:

aikido, baseball, basketball, bass fishing, dance, equestrian sports, golf, lacrosse, soccer, scuba diving, shooting, softball, surfing, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club sports for women:

aikido, baseball, basketball, bass fishing, dance, equestrian sports, golf, lacrosse, scuba diving, shooting, soccer, softball, surfing, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

Nearest international airport:

Daytona Beach, FL (25 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Orlando, FL (50 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

DeLand, FL (4 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Daytona Beach, FL (25 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

33% immediately

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Albany Law School, Asbury Theological Seminary, Barry University, Boston University, Chapman University, Cleveland State University, DePaul University, Duke University, Emory University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Coastal School of Law, Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy-UCF, Florida State University, Florida State University College of Law, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Georgia Southern University, Golden Gate University, Howard University Law School, LECOM, Lesley University, Liberty University, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Michigan State University, New York University, North Carolina State University, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Nova Southeastern University, Otterbein University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Purdue University, Queens College, Reformed Theological Seminary, Roger Williams School of Law, Rollins College, Savannah College of Art and Design, Southern Adventist University, Southern Methodist University, St. Andrews University, Stetson University, Stetson University College of Law, Suffolk Law, Texas A&M University, The Boston Conservatory, Touro University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Universite de Montreal, Universiteit Gent (Belgium), University of California-Northridge, University of Colorado, University of Florida, University of Florida, University of Freiburg (Germany), University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Massachusetts, University of Miami, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami School of Law, University of Oregon, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, University of Tennessee, University of West Florida, University of Wisconsin, Vermont Law School.

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Abt Associates, Agency for Community Treatment Services, Allegiant Air, Americorps, Applied Behavior Center, Athens Theatre, Auburn University, Autism Speaks, Bank of New York Mellon, Baxter International, Brown & Brown, Cape Cod Umpire Association, CapTrust Financial Advisors, CEB Advisory, Charles Schwab, Citibank, City Year, CliftonLarsonAllen, Coed Media Group, Conelec, Continental Property Services, CSC, Daytona International Speedway, Denver Public Schools, Disney Living Seas, DME Marketing, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Enterprise, Episcopal Service Corps, Fidelity, Florida Dept. of Children & Families, Florida Hospital, Belk, Florida International University, Florida Orthopedic Associates, GE, Gulf Coast League Pirates, Hillsborough Community College, JPMorgan Chase, Kid's Wish Network, KPMG, Lennar Homes, Mobile Physician Service, Morningstar, Mote Marine Laboratory, Orange Park Performing Arts Academy, Palm Beach County, PCE Investment Banking, Peace Corps, Publix Super Markets, Raymond James, Raytheon, Royall Advertising, SAP, Sea Turtle Conservancy, Siemens, Southern Adventist University, St. John's River Water Management District, Studio South Fitness, Teach for America, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, TQL, U.S. Army, United Nations, United Way of North Central Florida, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Orlando, University of Florida Women's Basketball, University of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Urban Teachers, USA Volleyball, Volusia County School District, Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Walgreens.

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Max Cleland, secretary, the American Battle Monuments Commission
George Winston, recording artist
J. Craig Crawford, Congressional Quarterly columnist.

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