Stetson University

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Stetson University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Stetson University's admissions stats.

Stetson University 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	20%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	11%
Waitlist	Yes

Stetson University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Stetson University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 8
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15

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Considering Applying Early to Stetson University?

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Stetson University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 8.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Stetson University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Stetson University is 79%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 92%.

Stetson University accepts approximately 88% of early action applicants and 92% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Stetson University admitted 89 of the 113 students who applied early decision. Last year, Stetson University admitted 5,469 of the 6,198 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Stetson University Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Stetson University?

Stetson University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Stetson University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Stetson University accepted 92% of all applicants, approximately 8,483 from the 9,257 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Stetson University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Stetson University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Stetson University

Stetson University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Stetson University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Stetson University

What does Stetson University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Work Experience	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Stetson University for more information on admission factors.

Stetson University Application Requirements

To apply to Stetson University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Stetson University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Stetson University?

Students admitted to Stetson University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 67% submitted a class rank. At Stetson University 20% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 53% were in the top 25% and 87% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Stetson University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	51.79%
3.50 and 3.74	13.49%
3.25 and 3.49	14.09%
3.00 and 3.24	11.71%
2.50 and 2.9	7.94%
2.00 and 2.49	0.99%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Stetson University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Stetson University looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Stetson University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 20% of Stetson University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Stetson University?

To be competitive with other Stetson University applicants, you should aim to earn between 1100 and 1310 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Stetson University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1310 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Stetson University students scored 645 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Stetson University students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Stetson University?

To be most competitive at Stetson University, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Stetson University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Stetson University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Stetson University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Stetson University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Stetson University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Stetson University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Stetson University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Stetson University.

Does Stetson University accept transfer credits?

✅ Stetson University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Stetson University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Stetson University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Stetson University?

❌ No, Stetson University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Stetson University's acceptance rate?

✅ Stetson University's acceptance rate is 92%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Stetson University?

✅ Stetson University's early decision acceptance rate was 79% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Stetson University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Stetson University was 88% in 2021.

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