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Delta State University

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS · Town · 1,620 students
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$13,540
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
47%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$41,991
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
100%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State University is best known for its rich cultural heritage and highly specialized niche programs, most notably hosting the state’s only university-certified commercial aviation program and the acclaimed Delta Music Institute for entertainment industry studies. Beyond these unique offerings, DSU excels in preparing career-ready graduates through top-tier programs in nursing, education, and business, all delivered with a small-college feel that guarantees personalized faculty mentorship. The campus culture is exceptionally tight-knit and active, offering a vibrant student experience shaped by NCAA Division II athletics, diverse student organizations, and deep ties to the local Delta blues heritage. Adding to its unique charm is the university's famous, quirky unofficial mascot, the "Fighting Okra," which perfectly captures DSU's spirited, welcoming, and delightfully distinct personality.

Wikipedia:Delta State University (DSU) is a public university in Cleveland, Mississippi, United States, in the Mississippi Delta.

Location
Cleveland, MS, 38733 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
100 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,605$8,605
Housing & food (on campus)$8,731$8,731
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$22,445$22,445 est.
Average net price$13,540Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,605
Housing & food (on campus)$8,731
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$22,445 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $13,540
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,223
$30–48k
$10,615
$48–75k
$10,625
$75–110k
$17,170
$110k+
$16,950
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
47%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
32%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
46% graduated · 38% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,265
10 yrs after entry$41,991
Debt
Median at graduation$20,390
Monthly payment$216
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.5k
90th percentile$31,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1050
R 475–590 · M 450–620
ACT midpoint
19
Comp 17–23 · E 15–23 · M 16–23
SAT middle 50%: 925–1210
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$25,245
Independent
21%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
3%
Black
40%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,265
After 10 yrs
$41,991
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas52
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing46
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods40
Biology, General34
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General25
Business/Commerce, General24
Air Transportation23
Psychology, General21
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities20
Visual and Performing Arts, General16
Social Work15
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other13
Marketing13
Criminal Justice and Corrections10
Business Administration, Management and Operations10
Geography and Cartography9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$37M
Full-time faculty
56%
Faculty salary
$7,517/mo
Teaching spend
$10,994
per student
Federal loans
44%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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