Stetson University Acceptance Rate
DeLand, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,824
- Admitted
- 6,762
- Yield
- 9.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Stetson University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.2% in 2014–15 to 86.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 10,986 to 7,824 (-29%) over that period.
Its 86.4% rate makes Stetson University more selective than about 29% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
Stetson University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 9.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,986 | 6,728 | 61.2% | 773 |
| 2015–16 | 11,216 | 7,119 | 63.5% | 983 |
| 2016–17 | 12,130 | 7,957 | 65.6% | 813 |
| 2017–18 | 11,732 | 7,958 | 67.8% | 864 |
| 2018–19 | 13,330 | 9,121 | 68.4% | 895 |
| 2019–20 | 13,005 | 9,410 | 72.4% | 934 |
| 2020–21 | 11,957 | 9,744 | 81.5% | 859 |
| 2021–22 | 9,260 | 8,486 | 91.6% | 637 |
| 2022–23 | 7,344 | 6,889 | 93.8% | 666 |
| 2023–24 | 7,824 | 6,762 | 86.4% | 638 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,509 | 3,949 | 87.6% |
| Men | 3,312 | 2,810 | 84.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 11% |
How Stetson University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Stetson University's acceptance rate?
Stetson University's acceptance rate is 86.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,762 admitted of 7,824 applicants).
Is Stetson University test optional?
Stetson University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Stetson University?
Stetson University received 7,824 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,762.
What SAT score do you need for Stetson University?
Admitted students at Stetson University typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Stetson University getting harder to get into?
Stetson University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.2% in 2014–15 to 86.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.stetson.edu/.