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Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi 38733

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Small & IntimateRuralPublic

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Delta State University is a public institution in Cleveland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1091, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,991 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,778.

Established

1924

Mascot

The StatesmanThe Okra (unofficial)

Type

Public university

Conference

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame along with other DSU heroes Margaret Wade

Division

Division II

Campus Visits

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100%Acceptance

1091SAT Avg

1,613Students

11:1Student:Faculty

47%Grad Rate

$41,991Earnings 10yr

$13,778Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Delta State University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1091

Reading & WritingMid: 535

480600

MathMid: 535

460590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19

1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1091

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,605

Tuition (out-of-state)$8,605

Room & Board$8,427

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$22,008

Average Net Price$13,778

Median Debt at Graduation$20,390

Monthly Payment (10yr)$216

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,183

$30–48K$11,200

$48–75K$15,514

$75–110K$17,418

$110K+$17,117

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,778

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (57)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,613

Gender Split

56% / 44%

Women / Men

First Generation

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%

Black 36%

Hispanic 2%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.9%

Freshman Retention73.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,265

8 Years$38,771

10 Years$41,991

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$33,700

Men

$43,100

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

•History The school was established in 1924 by the State of Mississippi, using the facilities of the former Bolivar County Agricultural High School, which consisted of three buildings in Cleveland.
•On February 19, 1924, Senators William B.
•263, which established Delta State Teachers College, which Mississippi Governor Henry L.
•Whitfield signed on April 9, 1924; the bill had been sponsored in the Mississippi House of Representatives by Nellie Nugent Somerville, the first woman to serve in the Mississippi state legislature.
•On February 14, 1924, James Wesley Broom was appointed president of the college, and the college opened its doors on September 15, 1925.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°

Sep

55°

Oct

42°

Nov

30°

Dec

25°

Jan

28°

Feb

38°

Mar

50°

Apr

62°

May

Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647

90 miles(95 min)

Hartfordpop. 121,054

60 miles(70 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEM Memphis100 mi

BHM Birmingham229 mi

MSY New Orleans261 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1221 mi · ~35h 16m drive

New York, NY1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive

Hartford, CT1128 mi · ~32h 35m drive

Providence, RI1190 mi · ~34h 23m drive

Albany, NY1105 mi · ~31h 55m drive

Syracuse, NY1016 mi · ~29h 21m drive

Rochester, NY961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Buffalo, NY899 mi · ~25h 58m drive

Philadelphia, PA960 mi · ~27h 44m drive

Pittsburgh, PA750 mi · ~21h 40m drive

Harrisburg, PA886 mi · ~25h 36m drive

Newark, NJ1029 mi · ~29h 44m drive

Washington, DC841 mi · ~24h 18m drive

Baltimore, MD871 mi · ~25h 10m drive

Atlanta, GA365 mi · ~10h 33m drive

Charlotte, NC572 mi · ~16h 31m drive

Raleigh, NC700 mi · ~20h 13m drive

Miami, FL838 mi · ~24h 13m drive

Orlando, FL659 mi · ~19h 2m drive

Tampa, FL633 mi · ~18h 17m drive

Nashville, TN279 mi · ~8h 4m drive

New Orleans, LA265 mi · ~7h 39m drive

Richmond, VA791 mi · ~22h 51m drive

Chicago, IL587 mi · ~16h 57m drive

Detroit, MI725 mi · ~20h 57m drive

Minneapolis, MN788 mi · ~22h 46m drive

St. Louis, MO339 mi · ~9h 48m drive

Kansas City, MO427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

Indianapolis, IN487 mi · ~14h 4m drive

Columbus, OH606 mi · ~17h 30m drive

Cleveland, OH728 mi · ~21h 2m drive

Milwaukee, WI660 mi · ~19h 4m drive

Dallas, TX356 mi · ~10h 17m drive

Houston, TX387 mi · ~11h 11m drive

Austin, TX476 mi · ~13h 45m drive

San Antonio, TX545 mi · ~15h 45m drive

Los Angeles, CA1573 mi · ~45h 27m drive

San Francisco, CA1789 mi · ~51h 41m drive

San Diego, CA1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive

Seattle, WA1894 mi · ~54h 43m drive

Portland, OR1868 mi · ~53h 58m drive

Denver, CO890 mi · ~25h 43m drive

Phoenix, AZ1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1256 mi · ~36h 17m drive

Honolulu, HI4132 mi · ~119h 22m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Budget

University Inn10% campus visitor discount

$89-129

0.5 mi

Mid-Range

Marriott Conference Center

Upscale

Airport Transit

Memphis (MEM)100 miles

Rental car

150 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

200 min$120-200

Birmingham (BHM)229 miles

Rental car

344 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

458 min$275-458

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Delta State University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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