Stetson University is an outstanding independent private institution. It is the first private university in Florida to host a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. There is a continuing emphasis on academic quality in the breadth of undergraduate offerings, a focus on small classes, and an intimate 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Stetson has a strong commitment to values and social responsibility, and encourages students to think about and develop leadership skills and ideas to foster an inclusive community. Stetson University is committed to attracting the highest caliber of students to its campus.