Overview
Delta State University is a public institution based in Cleveland, Mississippi. DSU began, and continues to be, a teacher’s college, but also offers programs in traditional areas as well. It is home to the Delta Music Institute, the Bologna Performing Arts Center, and operates two large hangars in the Cleveland Municipal Airport. Top fields of study include physical education and teaching, biology, and elementary education.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$13,132
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1087
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,605 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,605 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,658
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,055
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,423
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2069
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,055
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$6,598,593
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,820,505
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,448
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,965
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
52%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,583
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,470
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1242
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
334
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | April 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
82%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1087
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,716
Total Number of Undergrads
1,964
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
47
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
36
Countries Represented
31
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
32
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
22%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Fighting Okra, Statesmen/Lady Statesmen
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Gulf South Conference
Total Male Athletes
257
Total Female Athletes
97
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
Delta State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,600
Top 5 Cities
Jackson
Memphis
Pine Bluff
Atlanta
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Delta State University
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Shelby County Schools
Desoto County Schools
FedEx Express
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Community & Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,965
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
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