Stetson University is a private university in DeLand, Florida, with a second campus in Gulfport, Florida. Founded in 1883 by Henry A. DeLand, it is organized into several colleges and schools offering undergraduate and graduate programs. It is classified as a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation.
Stetson University's athletic teams, known as the Hatters, compete in the ASUN Conference. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). These elements highlight its participation in collegiate athletics and its recognized academic standing through formal accreditation. Together with its range of undergraduate and graduate programs and its classification as a High Research Activity institution, the university reflects a balance of academics, research activity, and campus life across its Florida locations in DeLand and Gulfport.