The Stetson Difference
At Stetson University, we dare students ....
- to push beyond their comfort zone
- to go far beyond success
- to be significant
A Stetson University education helps students do all three, and more, through inspired learning, attention to values, and valuable life experiences.
There's a big difference in the way StetsonU approaches education, compared to schools with student populations the size of cities.
- Stetson University: Our students engage in small-group learning, in classes led by Ph.D. professors who share expert knowledge, serve as mentors, and teach students how to apply what they've learned. Students practice skills in real-world settings. Professors conduct research with undergraduates. Students learn how to think critically and creatively, surmount challenges and solve problems. These important skills are needed no matter what 21st century profession or career a student moves into after graduation.
- Others: Students are unable to receive individual attention because they are in giant lecture halls with 300 of their BFFs, and are often taught by grad students. Professors teach hundreds, not handfuls, which leaves scant time for mentorship or one-on-one discussions. Information is imparted, but facts alone don't provide a well-rounded education.
At StetsonU, life begins the day students walk on campus, not four years later at graduation. Residential campus life grants students the space and opportunity to develop their social and leadership potential.
The Stetson combination of academic excellence, lively campus life and attention to civic and social responsibility positions students to to reach their full potential as informed citizens of local and global communities. Students graduate with a professional skill-set, independent judgment, a global perspective, a grounding in ethics and a strong sense of leadership.
Yes, we cost more than some other schools. But you get what you pay for.