Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · Public
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Delta State University admitted 58.1% of applicants university-wide (418 of 720).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 58.1% | 418 | 720 |
| Men | 54.3% | 185 | 341 |
| Women | 61.5% | 233 | 379 |
Of 418 admitted students, 333 enrolled (79.7% yield).
Delta State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 925–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–23
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Delta State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $20,870/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,516 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $8,354 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $20,870/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,223 |
| $30k–48k | $10,615 |
| $48k–75k | $10,625 |
| $75k–110k | $17,170 |
| Over $110k | $16,950 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Casanova Annual Science Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Statesman Freshman Scholarship — 100% tuition coverage (Other)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Casanova Annual Science Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Statesman Freshman Scholarship — 100% tuition coverage (Other)
Delta State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed DSU Application
- High School Transcript
- College Transcript (if dual enrollment)
- ACT/SAT Scores
- Immunization Record (MMR)
International applicants
- Completed DSU Application
- High School Transcript
- College Transcript (if dual enrollment)
- ACT/SAT Scores
- Immunization Record (MMR)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Delta State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Delta State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Own portal member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $41,991
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 48.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 61%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,390
- At graduation
Delta State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #686
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Biological & life sciences (6%), Visual & performing arts (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 19:1 · 65% of class sections have under 20 students.
Delta State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.