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Stetson University

DeLand, FL
Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in DeLand
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Description: This university is interesting architecturally and historically.
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Sanford, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Nothing went wrong but from my perspective and visiting the college, I think all the hoopla about how GREAT Stetson is is overrated. It is just another college in small-town USA. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

What a neat campus in a wonderful town. I'd love to hang out there for 4 years if i could!!! More

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DeLand, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Quaint, Vintage, Stately? How do I describe this beautiful place? A step back in time! Here you can view vintage buildings with phenominal architecture, and beautiful well groomed grounds! I would not make a trip into Central Florida without seeing the University, the quaint Old Town DeLand downtown, the Stetson Mansion...or the DeLand House. I live in this town, and... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

I went to several college baseball games here. Great team that plays top ranked teams and nice field. More

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Deltona, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

Beautiful campus located in Deland. Downtown in a unique experience. The faculty at Stetson is caring; excellent all around. New administration is making lots of changes that I don't believe are in the best interest of the university. More

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Orlando, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012
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My brother currently attends Stetson so I admit, I'm biased a bit. ;) However, I attended Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH and Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL for my undergraduate and graduate degrees, respectively and, while both are beautiful campuses in their own right, Stetson does give you a quaint and close-knit campus feeling much like that of... More

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DeLand, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Beautiful campus with wonderful historical buildings. More

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DeLand, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

a beautiful, small university with an excellant music school More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

Stetson University is, historically, worth the visit. Started in 1883 by the generosity and vision of Henry DeLand and John B. Stetson, many of the buildings are excellent examples of the architecture of that day. The Beckerath organ in Lee Chapel, and the chapel itself, is outstanding in beauty and quality; well worth taking time to learn the history of... More

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Portsmouth, RI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

I attended a Road Scholar program on Zora Neale Hurston who grew up in nearby Eatonville. We ate in the cafeteria and had our lectures upstairs. Food was good for a college campus, people were friendly, everything was convenient, including a US Post Office next door to the dining hall. You can also eat there if you are not in... More

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