Stetson University
Stetson University is an independent, co-educational university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida. The primary undergraduate campus is located in DeLand, Florida, USA. In the 2011 U.S. News and World Report’s guide to America’s Best Colleges, Stetson ranks third in the category of Southern Masters-granting institutions.
Stetson University was founded in 1883 by Henry Addison DeLand, a New York philanthropist, as DeLand Academy. In 1887, the Florida Legislature enacted the Charter of DeLand University as an independent institution of higher learning. Florida State University was actually founded in 1851 and is recognized by Florida as the oldest continuous site of higher learning in the state. However, it was not chartered as a university until 1947.
Vision
Stetson University has affirmed the importance of spiritual life and the quest for truth in its educational mission. The University motto, Pro Deo et Veritate (For God and Truth), is a symbol of this commitment, and expresses our determination to integrate the pursuit of a liberal education with the search for meaning in our lives and communities.
Mission
Stetson University’s mission is to provide an excellent education in a creative community where learning and values meet.
Courses Offered
- Undergraduate Programs
- Graduate Programs
Colleges
- College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business Administration
- School of Music
- College of Law
Contact Details
Stetson University
421 N. Woodland Blvd.
DeLand, Florida 32723
Phone Number : 386.822.7100
Toll-free Number : 800.688.0101
Official Website: http://www.stetson.edu/
