The Power of Experiences
Stetson builds real-world learning into every major. Through Hatter Ready, you gain hands-on experience from day one, preparing you for meaningful student-faculty relationships that lead to top jobs or graduate school admission.
Live Your Best Hatter Life
Campus energy runs deep with exciting NCAA Division I teams, vibrant clubs and a welcoming community. You'll find your people, your passions and a place where you'll truly be seen.
Education Within Reach
As one of the most generous private regional universities in the U.S., Stetson awards an average of $57,841 to students. Automatic merit scholarship consideration makes investing in your goals more accessible.
“I really appreciate the fact that, especially in the School of Music, everybody knows each other because it's so tight-knit. It feels like a family away from home.”
Katarina Nieminen '26Violin Performance and Music Theory
Why Stetson University?
Start your college search off strong by exploring the diverse academic options, welcoming community and expansive opportunities made possible as a Stetson Hatter!
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VISIT STETSONThe Power of Experiences
Stetson builds real-world learning into every major. Through Hatter Ready, you gain hands-on experience from day one, preparing you for meaningful student-faculty relationships that lead to top jobs or graduate school admission.
Live Your Best Hatter Life
Campus energy runs deep with exciting NCAA Division I teams, vibrant clubs and a welcoming community. You'll find your people, your passions and a place where you'll truly be seen.
Education Within Reach
As one of the most generous private regional universities in the U.S., Stetson awards an average of $57,841 to students. Automatic merit scholarship consideration makes investing in your goals more accessible.
In the Heart of Adventure
Just minutes from Daytona Beach and Blue Springs State Park, and an hour from Orlando's theme parks, DeLand puts adventure and downtown charm all within reach.
A Relationship-Rich Community
We prioritize a student-centered education – the relationships you build with expert faculty in small classes contribute to your engagement and success.
No Gap Between Theory and Practice
Prepare for your career through guaranteed experiential learning, regardless of your major, at a College of Distinction for Career Development.
A Stetson Degree Pays Off
With grads at top companies like Microsoft, Disney, Delta and the NFL, and a Top 10 Best Value School ranking (U.S. News & World Report, 2026), a Stetson education pays dividends.
A Beautiful Place to Live
According to Southern Living Magazine, Stetson is "One of the most beautiful campuses in the South" — with walkable streets, Spanish moss trees and stunning green spaces for you to hang out and relax.
Paw-sitively Pet-Friendly
Sometimes Hatters have four legs. That's because we're one of the nation's top pet-friendly campuses, and Hatters love to spread joy across campus with their pets!
Green in Spirit and Practice
Green looks even more vibrant on Hatters. We've been named a Green College by The Princeton Review 10 times thanks to our sustainability-related policies and programs.
