Stetson University

421 N. Woodland Boulevard
Deland, FL 32723
http://www.stetson.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1883
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,234
Endowment114,753,000
Application DeadlineMarch 15
Application Fee40
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMarch 15
Tuition26,905
Room/Board7,632
Services
Associated FirmsAmericorps, Central Florida School System, Hewitt Associates, KPMG, Miami Heat, Peace Corps, Teach for America, Walt Disney World
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsGillespie Museum of Minerals; Duncan Art Gallery, including the Bluemner Collection (recently on loan to the Whitney Museum in New York City); Multimedia Language Lab; Natural Sciences equipment, including Laser-based fluorescent spectrometer, DNA sequencer, IVIEW red (remote) eye tracking system, Typhoon 8600 phosphorimager, Atomic Force microscope, and 6' radio telescope; and the historic Stover Theatre
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other
MuseumsGillespie Museum of Minerals; Duncan Art Gallery, including the Bluemner Collection (recently on loan to the Whitney Museum in New York City); Multimedia Language Lab; Natural Sciences equipment, including Laser-based fluorescent spectrometer, DNA sequencer, IVIEW red (remote) eye tracking system, Typhoon 8600 phosphorimager, Atomic Force microscope, and 6' radio telescope; and the historic Stover Theatre
Periodical Subs17,000
# of Books392,218
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities23%
Students in sororities22%
Campus Size170 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing63%
College housing typescoed dorms (56%), women's dorms (25%), men's dorms (4%), sorority housing (6%), fraternity housing (7%), apartment for single students, other housing options (2%)
Popular EventsGreenfeather, Howard Thurman Lecture Series, Stetson Weekend
Nearest AirportDaytona Beach (25), Orlando (50)
Nearest TrainDeLand (4)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Embry Riddle)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra
Number of Organizations113
# of fraternities7
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities23%
Students in sororities22%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Stetson Reporter (weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa (General), Alpha Kappa Delta, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Beta Beta (Biology), Delta Phi Alpha (German), Gamma Sigma Epsilon (Chemistry), Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geology), Kappa Delta Pi, Lambda Pi Eta, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership), Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law), Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Theta Kappa Alumni, Pi Delta Phi (French), Pi Kappa Delta, Pi Kappa Lambda (Music), Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi (Psychology), Rho Lambda, Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish), Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics), Theta Alpha Kappa, Theta Alpha Phi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Canterbury House, Catholic Campus Ministry, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Organization, Latter Day Saint Student Association, Muslim Student Organization, Stetson Christian Fellowship, Wesley House, Young Life
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Student Association, Black Student Association, Caribbean Club, HOLA (Latin American), Indian Student Association, International Student Organization
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Kappa Psi, American Choral Directors Assoc, American Marketing Assoc, American Medical Student Assn, Assoc for Computing Machinery, Deutsch Club (German), Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling), Collegiate Music Educators Conference, Florida Future Educators of America, Graduate Business Society, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota, Society of Physics Students, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS: Aikido Club, Assoc. of Disability Advocates, Club Bridge, College Bowl Team, College Democrats, College Republicans, Dance Arts Society, Dance Team, Film Society, Frame Throwers, Green Hat Media, Hip-Hop Hatter Dance Team, Kaleidoscope, MedEx, Model United Nations, Model US Senate, Numbered as Red, O. S. A. P. E. , PARSEC (Astronomy Club), Student Alumni Assoc, Student Ambassadors, Q. E. D. Club, Stetson University Gospel Choir, Russian Club, Impact, STAND Coalition - Students Taking Action Now: Darfur, Stetson Patriots Association, Ultimate Players Club; SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS: Best Buddies, CAUSE, Circle K International, Habitat for Humanity, Into the Streets, Providing Animals with Service (PAWS), Roots and Shoots, Rotaract, CAMPUS LIFE ORGANIZATIONS: BAACHUS/GAMMA, Council for Student Activities, Family Weekend, FOCUS, Greenfeather, Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Student Council (MSC), Panhellenic Council (PH), Student Government Association (SGA), The Reporter (Newspaper), Touchtone Literary Magazine/Poetry at An Uncouth Hour, Student Advisory Board;