Stetson University
DeLand, Florida · Private
Stetson University admitted 72% of 11,674 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 988–1213 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 63% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Stetson University
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Application deadlines
Stetson University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 5, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Stetson University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 89% (119 of 134), compared with 72% for all applicants.
Stetson University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
58 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 57 took it, and 29 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Stetson University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.66 GPA. 13% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $74,149 a year. After grants, students paid $22,914 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Stetson University’s acceptance rate?
Stetson University admitted 72% of applicants: 8,359 of 11,674 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Stetson University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 5, 2027, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Stetson University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 988 to 1213, with a median around 1090. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Stetson University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Stetson University have supplemental essays?
No. Stetson University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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