Stetson University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$50,440

2.65% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,278

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.08%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

91.6%

9,260 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,257

88.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.3%

620 Graduates

About

Stetson University is a higher education institution located in Volusia County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Stetson University were Law (261 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 1,153 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stetson University. 58.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (733 degrees), 4.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (178 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stetson University is $50,440, which is $27,256 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Stetson University is $50,440, which is $27,256 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,278.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Stetson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$50,440

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Stetson University was $50,440. The cost of tuition at Stetson University is $27,256 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$20,278

2021 Value

15%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Stetson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,278. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Stetson University grew by 15%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$14,540

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stetson University was of $14,540 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.85% between 2020 and 2021.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Stetson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 98% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.08%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Stetson University was 1.08%, which represents 11 out of the 1019 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Stetson University received 9,260 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22.6% annual growth. Out of those 9,260 applicants, 8,486 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.6% acceptance rate.

There were 4,257 students enrolled at Stetson University in 2021. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Stetson University has an overall enrollment yield of 7.51%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

8,486

Accepted Out of 9,260

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stetson University was 91.6% (8,486 admissions from 9,260 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22.6%, while admissions declined by −12.9%..

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.

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2021)

129

Scores Submitted (2021)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Stetson University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Stetson University had a total enrollment of 4,257 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Stetson University is 3,761 students and the part-time enrollment is 496. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Stetson University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stetson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.2% White, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 9.44% Black or African American, 4.72% Two or More Races, 2.47% Asian, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Stetson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.9%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.3%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stetson University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,257 students. The full-time enrollment at Stetson University is 3,761 and the part-time enrollment is 496. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Stetson University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Stetson University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,476 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
765 enrolled students
Black or African American
402 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stetson University is 58.2% White, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 9.44% Black or African American, 4.72% Two or More Races, 2.47% Asian, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 83 students (1.95%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 193 more women than men received degrees from Stetson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stetson University is white (733 degrees awarded). There were 4.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (178 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Stetson University is Law (261 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (279 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), and History (19 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 (159,213 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (150,890 people), Other managers (150,785 people), Postsecondary teachers (113,147 people), and Secondary school teachers (91,456 people).

The most specialized majors at Stetson University in 2021 are Legal (279 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), History (19 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Stetson University are Legal (279 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), History (19 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (347,440 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (240,840 people), Legal services (134,265 people), Computer Systems Design (116,951 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (93,043 people).

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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
65 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
62 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
61 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stetson University was General Business Administration & Management with 65 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

480

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

673

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 480 degrees were awarded to men at Stetson University, which is 0.713 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (673).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Stetson University in Law, which is 0.8 times less than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Stetson University in Law, which is 1.25 times more than the 116 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from Stetson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Stetson University is Male and Asian (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.161% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
733 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stetson University is white (733 degrees awarded). There were 4.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (178 degrees).

0.954% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
447 degrees awarded
White Male
286 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stetson University is white female (447 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (286 degrees).

Operations

Stetson University has an endowment valued at nearly $387M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 95.2M (24.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Stetson University had a total salary expenditure of 136M. Stetson University employs 101 Professors, 93 Assistant professors and 68 Associate professors. Most academics at Stetson University are Male Professor (58), Female Assistant professor (55), and Female Professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stetson University are: Service, with 101 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 90 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 89 employees.

Endowment

$387M

2021 Endowment

26.5%

growth from 2020

Stetson University has an endowment valued at about $387M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Stetson University grew 26.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $337M 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.81M - Federal
$511k - State
$4.1k - Local

As of 2021, Stetson University received $6.81M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $511k from state grants and contracts, and $4.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$58.8M

2021 Salaries

0.444%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Stetson University paid a median of $58.8M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($136M) and a 0.444% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.8M

Instructional Salaries

267

Number of Employees

In 2021, Stetson University paid a total of $24.8M to 267 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

101 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

101 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Stetson University were Professor with 101 employees, Assistant professor with 93 employees, and Associate professor with 68 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stetson University were Service with 101 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 90 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 89 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Stetson University was Male Professor with 58 employees, Female Assistant professor with 55 employees, and Female Professor with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Stetson University.