BACKGROUND:
Originally known as DeLand Academy and later changed to DeLand University, Florida's first private university was founded in 1883. In 1889, the name was changed to Stetson University to honor John B. Stetson, the nationally-known hat manufacturer, who was an important benefactor and founding trustee of the university. Since the beginning, the educational mission of Stetson University has been "to integrate the pursuit of a liberal education with the search for meaning in our lives and communities."
For over 15 years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Stetson University among the South's top four regional universities.
PROGRAMS:
Stetson University is accredited to offer Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Students are encouraged to enter college with open minds and are given a wide range of majors, minors and special programs from which to choose. Students may also participate in summer or semester-long study abroad programs.
CAMPUSES:
The DeLand Campus, which houses the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business Administration and School of Music is located 25 miles from Daytona Beach and 35 miles from Orlando. Although the175 acre campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the turn-of-the-century buildings have been updated to fit the needs of a modern university.