A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Stetson University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at Stetson University with a gender ratio of 22% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Stetson University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
22%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
538
|
| Women |
793
|
Stetson University serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 2.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137546 IPEDS survey data for Stetson University.
Last updated February 24, 2025