More selective than 39% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 11% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Stetson University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Stetson University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Stetson University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 660 |
| SAT math | 520 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Stetson University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 540–660 | 520–610 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 560–660 | 530–630 | 23–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Stetson University compared with other Florida colleges?
Stetson University has the 29th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Florida Atlantic University | 66% | 63% | $8,752 |
| 26 | Webber International University | 69% | 28% | $29,529 |
| 27 | Ringling College of Art and Design | 70% | 72% | $57,742 |
| 28 | Florida College | 70% | 54% | $23,931 |
| 29 | Stetson University | 72% | 62% | $19,372 |
| 30 | New College of Florida | 73% | 67% | $7,195 |
| 31 | Nova Southeastern University | 73% | 63% | $30,371 |
| 32 | Lynn University | 73% | 52% | $44,089 |
| 33 | Albizu University-Miami | 76% | 40% | $19,849 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at Stetson University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Stetson University admissions questions
What is the Stetson University acceptance rate?
Stetson University accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,762 of 7,824 applicants were admitted.
Does Stetson University require the SAT or ACT?
Stetson University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Stetson University?
The middle 50% of Stetson University first-year students scored 1060–1270 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Stetson University?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (638 of 6,762).
Is Stetson University getting harder to get into?
Stetson University accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Stetson University overview