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Stetson University Admission Requirements

DeLand, Florida

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Chances of getting into Stetson University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
92%
Admission Difficulty for Stetson University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Stetson University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Stetson University is 92%.  It ranks #45 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Stetson University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 8,486 out of 9,260 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 40 percent on standardized admission tests. Stetson University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Stetson University application fee is $50 and applications are due by Mar 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Stetson University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 20% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Stetson University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1090-1295
Applicants Submitting SAT 
20%
SAT Scores for Stetson University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 520
SAT Composite 25th 1090
SAT Scores for Stetson University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 645
SAT Composite 75th 1295
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Stetson University?

Stetson University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Stetson University score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1090-1295.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Stetson University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1295 and Above Good >96%
1192 to 1295 Avg + 92%-96%
1090 to 1192 Avg - 86%-92%
988 to 1090 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 988 Low <76%
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Stetson University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
11%
ACT Scores for Stetson University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Stetson University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Stetson University?

Stetson University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Stetson University regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Stetson University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >96%
25 to 29 Avg + 92%-96%
22 to 25 Avg - 87%-92%
19 to 22 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 19 Low <79%
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Stetson University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.69
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Stetson University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Stetson University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Stetson University was 3.69 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in Florida for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.69 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Stetson University accepts 92% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Stetson University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 51.79% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 13.49% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.09% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.71% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.94% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.99% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

53% of Stetson University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Stetson University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20%
Top 25% of class 53%
Top 50% of class 87%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Stetson University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,658 3,599 9,260
Accepted 5,277 3,206 8,486
Acceptance Rate 93% 89% 92%
Enrolled 381 256 637
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 7% 8% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Stetson University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Stetson University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Stetson University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Stetson University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137546 IPEDS survey data for Stetson University.

FAQs

Does Stetson University prefer SAT or ACT?

20% of students submit their SAT scores to Stetson University. 11% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Stetson University?

92% of those who apply are granted admission to Stetson University. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Stetson University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1295. 20% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Stetson University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 29. 11% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.