Stetson University
Former names | DeLand Academy (1883–1885) DeLand College (1885–1886) DeLand University (1886–1889) John B. Stetson University (1889–1994) |
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| Motto | Pro Deo et Veritate (Latin) |
Motto in English | "For God and Truth" |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1883 |
| Founder | Henry Addison DeLand |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | Protestant (Southern Baptist) (1885–1907; 1919–1995) No affiliation (1995–present) |
Academic affiliations | ICUF |
| Endowment | $387 million (2022) |
| President | Chris Roellke |
| Provost | Elizabeth A. Skomp |
Academic staff | 265 |
| Students | 3,670 |
| Undergraduates | 2,339 |
| Postgraduates | 1,331 |
| Location | , Florida , United States 29°02′06″N 81°18′09″W / 29.0350°N 81.3026°W |
| Campus | Small city, 185 acres (75 ha) |
| Other campuses | |
| Colors | Green and white |
| Nickname | Hatters |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | John B. |
| Website | stetson.edu |
Stetson University is a private university in DeLand, Florida, United States. Established in 1883 as DeLand Academy, it was later renamed John B. Stetson University in honor of John B. Stetson.
The university's main campus in DeLand spans 175 acres and is composed of four colleges and schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Music, the School of Business Administration, and the Stetson University College of Law.