Stetson University once again ranked in the top five of Best Regional Universities (South) in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings, improving in three categories, including Best Value School.
Stetson University ranked No. 4, the same as last year, on the overall list of the 135 best regional universities in the South.
President Christopher F. Roelke
In other key categories in the South, Stetson University rose in the rankings, moving up to 10th in the Best Value Schools category from 12th last year. The university also rose eight places to 4th in Best Undergraduate Programs and three places to 26th in Top Performers in Social Mobility.
“We are pleased that U.S. News & World Report has recognized the outstanding quality of a Stetson University education,” said Stetson University President Dr. Christopher F. Roelke. “Our continued improvement in these rankings reflects our faculty and staff's deep commitment to academic excellence and student success.”
Stetson Law School was ranked #1 in the nation for legal advocacy and #3 for legal writing in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings. Stetson Law School is the only law school that is consistently ranked among the top schools in the nation in both advocacy and legal writing each year.
For the ninth consecutive year, Stetson University has been named one of the best universities in the nation and the Southeast for undergraduate study in the Princeton Review's 2024 “Best 389 Colleges.” Additionally, for the first time, the university has been named a National Outstanding University for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Stetson University has always been recognized for its small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratios, providing undergraduates with personalized instruction and close collaborations with esteemed faculty. The university also fosters experiential learning through hands-on opportunities such as research, study abroad and internships.
Dr. Michelle Skelton (top right), associate professor of health sciences, works with students on Stetson's Anatomage table, a state-of-the-art 3D anatomy and virtual dissection table. Stetson University values small class sizes and close collaboration with faculty.
“It's an honor to receive this recognition,” Roelke added. “I look forward to continuing to build on Stetson's 140-year tradition of excellence.”
— Stetson Today