Stetson University
Private university in DeLand, Florida, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stetson University is a private university with its main campus in DeLand, Florida. Established in 1883 as DeLand Academy, it was later renamed John B. Stetson University in honor of a donor. The university's main campus in DeLand spans 175 acres and boasts Florida's oldest collection of education-related buildings, including DeLand Hall, the state's longest-standing building used for higher education.
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Former names | DeLand Academy (1883–1885) DeLand College (1885–1886) DeLand University (1886–1889) |
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Motto | Pro Deo et Veritate (Latin) |
Motto in English | For God and Truth |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1883; 141 years ago (1883) |
Founder | Henry Addison DeLand |
Religious affiliation | Protestant (Southern Baptist) (1885–1907) (1919–1995) No affiliation (1995–present) |
Academic affiliations | SACS |
Endowment | $387 million[1] |
President | Chris Roellke |
Provost | Elizabeth A. Skomp |
Academic staff | 265 |
Students | 4,330[2] |
Undergraduates | 3,084 |
Postgraduates | 1,246 |
Location | , U.S. 29.0350°N 81.3026°W / 29.0350; -81.3026 |
Campus | |
Colors | Green & white |
Nickname | Stetson Hatters |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I; ASUN Conference and Pioneer Football League |
Mascot | "John B." |
Website | stetson.edu |
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The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 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, Florida's first law school.