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Delta State University
Cleveland, MSPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 100% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Delta State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Cleveland, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 100%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
100% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading475 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 23
1typical 50% range36
100%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences17% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,031
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,590
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,136
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,424
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,183
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,082
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,735
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,099
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,196
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,266
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,601
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,058
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,300
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,500
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,285
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,979
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,177
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,868
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,625
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,216
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,196
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Air Transportation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,540
In-State Tuition$8,605
Out-of-State Tuition$8,605
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
42%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
52%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$36,265
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$41,991
Completion Signals
48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$38,444
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