Stetson University

Stetson University

Former names	DeLand Academy (1883–1885) DeLand College (1885–1886) DeLand University (1886–1889)
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	DeLand, Florida , U.S. 29°02′06″N 81°18′09″W / 29.0350°N 81.3026°W / 29.0350; -81.3026
Campus	DeLand, Florida Celebration, Florida (Closed) Tampa, Florida Gulfport, Florida[2]
Colors	Green & white
Nickname	Stetson Hatters
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I; ASUN Conference and Pioneer Football League
Mascot	"John B."
Website	stetson.edu

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.

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.