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Stetson University

Stetson University is a private university in DeLand, Florida, United States. Established in 1883 as DeLand Academy, it was renamed after hat maker and philanthropist John B. Stetson following his financial support. It is the oldest private college in the state of Florida. The university's main campus in DeLand spans 175 acres (71 ha) with additional campuses in Gulfport and Tampa. The university includes the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Music, and the College of Law, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Identifiers

OPEID6 Six-digit base OPE ID (without the two-digit branch suffix)
1531
OPEID Office of Postsecondary Education Identifier, used for federal financial aid program participation
153100
IPEDS UNITID Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier assigned by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
137546
DAPIP ID Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs identifier from the U.S. Department of Education
110477

Location

DeLand, FL, 32723

29.035475, -81.300746

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

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