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Stetson University

Stetson University
421 North Woodland Boulevard
Deland, FL 32723

Official telephone: (386) 822-7100
Toll-free telephone: (800) 688-0101
Fax number: (386) 822-8832
Website: www.stetson.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2009

The admissions information below is valid for the 2007-08 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Deborah Thompson,
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Contacting the office: 800 688-0101 (toll free)
386 822-7112 (fax)
admissions@stetson.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: March 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 1%
Application fee: $40
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: July 15 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required
Foreign language: 2 required
Math: 3 required
Science: 3 required
Social studies: 2 required
Total: 14 required
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 24
Number of early decision applications accepted: 21 (88%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.7
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 45%
Average SAT I: 553 verbal, 537 math, 1120 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1030 - 1200
Average ACT: 23 English, 23 math, 23 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 92%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 35%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis, by December 1
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,948
Number of applicants offered admission: 1,897 (64%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 558 (29%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 72%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 20%
Tuition deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $200
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year