2024 Orlando Student College Guide – Stetson University

Stetson University, Building a Culture of Kindness Since 1883

Stetson University has been a gem in the educational history of Florida. Stetson is a highly ranked, private, comprehensive, residential university that offers a rich array of undergraduate programs in science, health, business and music, as well as both traditional liberal arts and professional/pre-professional academic and graduate programs.The university was founded for the purpose of developing informed citizens of the world and has established a solid reputation for its personalized approach to education, as well as its creative community where learning and values meet. Stetson is known as the place for students who want to make personal connections with their faculty and fellow students, and for its relationship- rich culture of kindness.

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Student Life

Stetson is home to more than 130 student organizations and special interest groups. With an active student government and Greek life, Stetson also hosts scholastic and honorary societies, including Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Kappa Psi. In fact, Stetson was Florida’s First Phi Beta Kappa institution. Premier programs, like the Honors Program and the Bonner Scholars Program, to name a few, provide opportunities for undergraduate students to actively engage in community service and make an impact on the world around them. In athletics, as a member of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference, Pioneer Football League and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Stetson fields 18 intercollegiate sports. In addition, Stetson offers a vibrant intercollegiate Club Sports program and a campus-based intramural program.

Housing

As an institution that values the residential experience, Stetson provides a wide range of housing options on campus — from traditional residence halls to living/learning catalyst housing, single suites and apartment-style living. This includes residential learning programs, Greek life and animal-friendly housing.

Historic Campuses, Innovative Learning

Stetson’s main undergraduate campus is in DeLand, a thriving historic college town whose two-mile Main Street has been recognized as one of the best in America by Parade Magazine and CNN. It’s perfectly positioned between Daytona Beach and Orlando, with easy access to both. This campus includes the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business Administration and the School of Music. Stetson’s second campus in Gulfport, near St. Petersburg, houses the College of Law, which historically ranks first or second nationally in Trial Advocacy. A satellite law center is in Tampa.

An Emphasis on Experiential Learning

Experiential learning is when classroom learning comes to life in “real world” experiences. Stetson’s broad experiential learning opportunities include the Stetson Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) grants, where students complete a summer research project while receiving a stipend. In the College of Arts and Sciences, students complete an undergraduate research project prior to graduation, while students in the School of Music must complete a series of public performances. In the School of Business Administration, students must participate in two experiential learning experiences to graduate, such as internships, study abroad/away, and on-campus leadership and engagement.

Old and New

While Stetson is Florida’s oldest private university, the university is not only about its heritage. Stetson recently renovated several central buildings on campus: the Carlton Union Building, Sage Hall Science Center, and Cici and Hyatt Brown Hall for Health and Innovation. And a new residence hall is slated to open in 2026. Stetson University offers a distinctive, relationship-rich learning experience, and commits to providing a holistic, integrated, and contemporary educational journey. The institution focuses on fostering personal growth, lifelong learning, civic duty, and global citizenship through immersive, co-created learning experiences. Stetson seeks to nurture ethical, critical thinkers and leaders equipped for the demands of modern life and the professional world.

JUST THE FACTS

1st
Private University in Florida.
Established in 1883

1st
Business School
in Florida.
Established in 1887

1st
College of Law
in Florida.
Established in 1900

118
Areas of Study – Four
Colleges/Schools

10:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

CONTACT INFORMATION

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