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Stetson University

Stetson University is a small, private university in DeLand, Florida, known for its intimate class sizes, strong liberal‑arts‑plus‑pre‑professional vibe, and residential campus feel. Students often rave about the tree‑lined, 175‑acre DeLand campus, the close‑knit “Hatter” community, the many clubs and Greek‑life options, and the easy access to beaches and Orlando from the suburban‑town setting.

State

Florida

Student Population

3,500

Acceptance Rate

72%

GPA Range

3.3–3.8

SAT Range

990–1210

Common Majors

business (including business, finance, accounting, marketing), health‑sciences‑prep

“Campus feels like a quiet, leafy suburban neighborhood with walkable quad spots, the student body is small and easy to connect with, the school culture leans into school‑pride events and intramurals, professors are responsive in small classes yet some lectures still move fast, and the mix of local‑town hangouts, nearby beaches, and active clubs keeps life outside school social and always a little busy.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$55,220

Conference

Atlantic Sun Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71

Avg Women's Scores

74.5

Men's Team Notes

Hatters men posted elite 283.6 adjusted averages over 26 rounds led by French standouts averaging 70.0-71.3 with 11 par-or-better efforts and six 60s rounds. Glaudas defended ASUN medalist honors; depth across invitationals fueled top finishes and postseason contention on Florida's firm, windy layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Hatter women maintained competitive mid-74 averages across ASUN events, highlighted by top-10 finishes with sharp par-4 scoring and birdie opportunities from balanced lineup. Sophomore contributors earned individual honors; strong home invitationals and conference previews advanced regional positioning amid coastal challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Danny Forshey

Women's Coach

Teresa Brown

Men's Email

dforhey@stetson.edu

Women's Email

tmbrown@stetson.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Danny Forshey is Stetson University men’s head golf coach, leading the Hatters in the ASUN Conference. A long‑time architect of the program, he has guided the team to multiple ASUN‑level finishes and earned the title of Stetson’s all‑time winningest men’s golf coach. Forshey emphasizes a competitive, tournament‑heavy schedule, player development, and a strong team culture that prepares the Hatters for both conference championships and NCAA‑regional‑level opportunities.

Women's Coach Bio

Teresa Brown is Stetson University women’s head golf coach, entering her early years directing the Hatters program in the ASUN. A former volunteer assistant and longtime coach‑instructor with experience at the high‑school and collegiate‑development levels, she blends technical instruction with holistic player‑growth strategies. Brown focuses on building a consistent, scoring‑oriented team, strengthening the program’s recruiting pipeline, and elevating Stetson women’s golf within the competitive ASUN landscape.

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