Tuition and Costs
You might think private universities are out of your financial reach, but with the right approach, they can be more affordable than you expect. In fact, Stetson University is one of the most generous private regional universities in the U.S., meeting 90% of student needs with an average financial aid package of $53,306 for undergraduates. By exploring scholarships, grants and personalized financial aid options, you can significantly reduce your education costs. The tuition and costs listed below are just a starting point, giving you a baseline before financial aid is applied.
Undergraduate Students
Costs provided are for standard semester expenses in fall and spring. You will be responsible for housing and meal costs over winter break.
The tuition and costs as a full-time undergraduate student at Stetson University are shown below. Off-campus housing (independently) cost of attendance will equal on-campus; however, direct-billed charges will be for tuition and fees only.
Full-time (Fall + Spring)
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,660 |
| Fees | $400 |
Full Estimated Student Budget
| Expense / Allowance | On-Campus | With Parent/Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,660 | $61,660 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Housing * | $10,909 | $3,700 |
| Food * | $8,944 | $2,860 |
| Books/Supplies. * | $850 | $850 |
| Personal/Misc. * | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation ** | $380 | $1,050 |
| Loan Fees * | $99 | $99 |
| TOTAL | $84,242 | $71,619 |
* Indirect-billing costs or costs not applied until chosen.
** The transportation allowance is regionalized based on your state or country of permanent residency. For domestic students outside of Florida, the allowance is based on the average cost of three round trips between your state of residency and the DeLand campus, using major airlines. For international students, the allowance covers two round trips between your country of permanent residency and the DeLand campus. If your travel expenses exceed this allowance, you may submit a Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form for review.
Additional Information
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition, per unit (4 credits) | $6,210 |
| Orientation Fee (full-time incoming first-year & transfer students) | $265 |
| Orientation Fee (part-time students) | $115 |
| Audit Fee Tuition, per course | $1,100 |
The tuition and costs as a full-time undergraduate student at Stetson University are shown below. Off-campus housing (independently) cost of attendance will equal on-campus; however, direct-billed charges will be for tuition and fees only.
Full-time (Summer)
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,860/Unit x 2) - 8 Credits | $5,720 |
| Fees | $0 |
Full Estimated Student Budget
| Expense / Allowance | On-Campus | With Parent/Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,860/Unit x 2) - 8 Credits | $5,720 | $5,720 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Housing * | $2,450 | $1,850 |
| Food * | $4,472 | $1,430 |
| Books/Supplies * | $212 | $212 |
| Personal/Misc. * | $500 | $500 |
| Transportation ** | $190 | $525 |
| Loan Fees * | $50 | $50 |
| TOTAL | $13,743 | $9,635 |
* Indirect-billing costs or costs not applied until chosen.
** The transportation allowance is regionalized based on your state or country of permanent residency. For domestic students outside of Florida, the allowance is based on the average cost of three round trips between your state of residency and the DeLand campus, using major airlines. For international students, the allowance covers two round trips between your country of permanent residency and the DeLand campus. If your travel expenses exceed this allowance, you may submit a Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form for review.
The tuition and costs as a full-time undergraduate student at Stetson University are shown below. Off-campus housing (independently) cost of attendance will equal on-campus; however, direct-billed charges will be for tuition and fees only.
Full-time (Fall + Spring)
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,290 |
| Fees | $400 |
Full Estimated Student Budget
| Expense / Allowance | On-Campus | With Parent/Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,290 | $59,290 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Housing * | $9,741 | $3,300 |
| Food * | $8,601 | $2,435 |
| Books/Supplies * | $850 | $850 |
| Personal/Misc. * | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation ** | $400 | $1,110 |
| Loan Fees * | $99 | $99 |
| TOTAL | $80,381 | $68,484 |
* Indirect-billing costs or costs not applied until chosen.
** The transportation allowance is regionalized based on your state or country of permanent residency. For domestic students outside of Florida, the allowance is based on the average cost of three round trips between your state of residency and the DeLand campus, using major airlines. For international students, the allowance covers two round trips between your country of permanent residency and the DeLand campus. If your travel expenses exceed this allowance, you may submit a Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form for review.
Additional Information
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition, per unit (4 credits) | $5970 |
| Orientation Fee (full-time incoming first-year & transfer students) | $260 |
| Orientation Fee (part-time students) | $110 |
| Audit Fee Tuition, per course | $1,100 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences (per credit hour) | $999 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Business (per credit hour) | $1097 |
International Students
Beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, if you are an international undergraduate student attending Stetson University on an F-1 visa, you will be required to purchase a Stetson-managed health insurance plan. Your group insurance plan will be coordinated through International Student Insurance.
The insurance rates for 2025-2026 are:
- If you are aged 24 and under, the cost per semester will be $352.50.
- If you are aged 25-30, the cost per semester will be $675.25.
The tuition and costs as a full-time undergraduate student at Stetson University are shown below. Off-campus housing (independently) cost of attendance will equal on-campus; however, direct-billed charges will be for tuition and fees only.
Full-time (Summer)
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,640/Unit x 2) - 8 Credits | $5,500 |
| Fees | $0 |
Full Estimated Student Budget
| Expense / Allowance | On-Campus | With Parent/Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,640/Unit X2) - 8 Credits | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Housing * | $3,030 | $1,650 |
| Food * | $4,301 | $1,218 |
| Books/Supplies * | $212 | $212 |
| Personal/Misc. * | $500 | $500 |
| Transportation ** | $200 | $555 |
| Loan Fees * | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $13,743 | $9,635 |
* Indirect-billing costs or costs not applied until chosen.
** The transportation allowance is regionalized based on your state or country of permanent residency. For domestic students outside of Florida, the allowance is based on the average cost of three round trips between your state of residency and the DeLand campus, using major airlines. For international students, the allowance covers two round trips between your country of permanent residency and the DeLand campus. If your travel expenses exceed this allowance, you may submit a Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form for review.
Graduate Students
You are billed only for direct costs as a graduate student, with the option to incur additional charges for indirect costs if you choose to use those services or resources. Please note that many graduate programs are longer than one-year.
The costs apply to Fall, Spring and Summer for this award year only. Your total tuition cost will vary depending on your specific enrollment. If you're pursuing dual degrees with our MBA program, you'll be enrolled as an MBA student, but the cost for each degree is separate and must be combined to understand the full tuition cost. The costs below pertain only to the MAcc or MBA degree for this award year only. The graduate business programs at Stetson University include:
- Accounting (MAcc)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Healthcare Administration + Business Administration (MHA/MBA)
- Law + Business Administration (JD/MBA)
MAcc and MBA Programs (Fall + Spring + Summer)
The tuition cost below is based on 6 credits per semester for 3 semesters at $1,097 per credit. Your total tuition cost will vary depending on your specific enrollment.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,749 |
Full Estimated Student Budget
| Expense / Allowance | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,746 |
| Housing * | $14,612 |
| Food * | $12,902 |
| Books/Supplies * | $900 |
| Personal/Misc. * | $1,500 |
| Transportation * | $600 |
| Grad PLUS Fees * | $1,267 |
| Loan Fees * | $216 |
| TOTAL | $51,743 |
* Indirect-billing costs or costs not applied until chosen.
Additional Information
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Audit Fee Tuition, per course | $1,100 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences (per credit hour) | $999 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Business (per credit hour) | $1097 |
MHA/MBA (Fall + Spring + Summer)
The tuition cost below is based on 6 credits per semester for 2 semesters at $1,097 per credit. Your total tuition cost will vary depending on your specific enrollment. The costs below pertain only to the MBA degree for the designated credits and number of semesters for this award year only. It does not represent the total cost of the program. Students in this program should contact AdventHealth University regarding the costs pertaining to the MHA.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,164 |
Full Estimated Student Budget
| Expense / Allowance | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,164 |
| Housing * | $9,741 |
| Food * | $8,601 |
| Books/Supplies * | $600 |
| Personal/Misc.* | $1,000 |
| Transportation * | $400 |
| Grad PLUS Fees * | $559 |
| Loan Fees * | $216 |
| TOTAL | $34,281 |
* Indirect-billing costs or costs not applied until chosen.
Additional Information
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Audit Fee Tuition, per course | $1,100 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences (per credit hour) | $999 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Business (per credit hour) | $1097 |
Juris Doctor
See Stetson University's College of Law JD tuition and costs.
The costs are for Fall, Spring, and Summer for this award year only. Your graduate counselor programs at Stetson University include:
All Counseling Programs (Fall + Spring + Summer)
Tuition costs below are shown as 6 credits a semester for 3 semesters at $895 per credit. Your total tuition cost will vary depending on your specific enrollment. Note that the estimated cost is for this award year only and may not represent the total cost of the program. For total credits required for completion of the program, please contact the department.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,110 |
Full Estimated Student Budget
| Expense / Allowance | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,110 |
| Housing * | $14,612 |
| Food * | $12,902 |
| Books/Supplies * | $900 |
| Personal/Misc.* | $1,500 |
| Transportation * | $600 |
| Grad PLUS Fees * | $1,114 |
| Loan Fees * | $216 |
| TOTAL | $47,954 |
* Indirect-billing costs or costs not applied until chosen.
Additional Information
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Audit Fee Tuition, per course | $1,100 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences (per credit hour) | $999 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Business (per credit hour) | $1097 |
The costs are for Fall, Spring, and Summer off-campus. Your graduate education programs at Stetson University include:
- Educational Leadership (MEd)
- Exceptional Student Education (MEd)
- Educational Specialist (EdS)
All MEd and EdS Programs (Fall + Spring + Summer)
Tuition costs below are shown as 6 credits a semester for 3 semesters at $946 per credit and do not include any eligible scholarships that may be offered. Your total tuition cost will vary depending on your specific enrollment. Note that the estimated cost is for this award year only and may not represent the total cost of the program.
The published cost of attendance includes direct and indirect costs. Note that you are billed by the Bursar for direct costs such as tuition, fees, and will be billed for housing and food if you select to use those resources. Indirect costs (such as books) are costs you may incur but you will not receive a bill from the University for indirect costs.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition ** | $17,028 |
Full Estimated Student Budget
| Expense / Allowance | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition ** | $17,028 |
| Housing * | $14,612 |
| Food * | $12,902 |
| Books/Supplies * | $900 |
| Personal/Misc. * | $1,500 |
| Transportation * | $600 |
| Grad PLUS Fees * | $1,152 |
| Loan Fees * | $216 |
| TOTAL | $48,910 |
* Indirect-billing costs or costs not applied until chosen.
** The Education Leadership program enrollment typically requires eleven (11) credits per semester
Additional Information
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Audit Fee Tuition, per course | $1,100 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences (per credit hour) | $999 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Business (per credit hour) | $1097 |
The costs are for Summer, Fall and Winter off-campus. Your graduate English programs at Stetson University include:
- Creative Writing (MFA)
Creative Writing (Summer + Fall; Winter + Spring)
Tuition costs below are shown as 11 credits a semester for 2 semesters at $776 per credit. Your total tuition cost will vary depending on your specific enrollment. Note that the estimated cost is for this award year only and may not represent the total cost of the program. For total credits required for completion of the program, please contact the department.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,072 |
Full Estimated Student Budget
| Expense / Allowance | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,072 |
| Housing* | $9,741 |
| Food* | $8,601 |
| Books/Supplies* | $600 |
| Personal/Misc.* | $1,000 |
| Transportation* | $400 |
| Grad PLUS Fees* | $724 |
| Loan Fees* | $216 |
| TOTAL | $38,354 |
* Indirect-billing costs or costs not applied until chosen.
Additional Residency Costs
For both residencies, you are responsible for the cost of traveling to the site and books. However, Stetson University offers travel scholarships through the WORLD Rinker Center for International Learning.
| Domestic Residency | Cost |
|---|---|
| Optional Room at Atlantic Center for the Arts, per night | $130 |
| Optional Meals at Atlantic Center for the Arts (full meal plan) | $305 |
| International Residency | Cost |
|---|---|
| Required Course Fee * | $1,700 to $2,200 |
* This fee varies depending on the number of students and whether you choose a single or shared room. It covers lodging, in-country transportation, entry fees, select meals and more.
Additional Information
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Audit Fee Tuition, per course | $1,100 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences (per credit hour) | $999 |
| Post Baccalaureate, Business (per credit hour) | $1097 |
Visit the Stetson University College of Law's tuition and costs webpage for more information about our law programs.
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