Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

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Tuition & Fees

$7,671

$7,671

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
10%
600-699
29%
500-599
32%
400-499
29%
700-800
5%
600-699
29%
500-599
56%
400-499
10%
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30-36
7%
24-29
21%
18-23
42%
12-17
29%
6-11
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
19%
18-23
39%
12-17
40%
30-36
4%
24-29
21%
18-23
52%
12-17
23%
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,008
Declined + 64
Total Received 1,072
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Public

3,118

undergraduate students

643

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Colleges with Strength in Baseball: Division II
Colleges with Strength in Baseball: Division II
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Colleges Supportive of Black Student Needs
Colleges Supportive of Black Student Needs
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Health Physical Education/recreation
  3. Biology
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Codes

SAT 1163
ACT 2190

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School Facts

Delta State University, founded as a teachers' college in 1924, is a public university. Its 332-acre campus is located in Cleveland, in the Mississippi Delta.

Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,761
Established in 1924
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International)
•  AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences)
•  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics)
•  ACS American Chemical Society
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Cleveland, MS

332-acre campus in Cleveland (population: 11,729), 40 miles from Greenville. Served by bus; major airports serve Jackson (130 miles) and Memphis (110 miles); train serves Grenada (60 miles).

Delta State University
1003 West Sunflower Road
Cleveland, MS 38733

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
27%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
82%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
8 fraternities 15% of male students
 
5 sororities 17% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
19%
Top 1/4
41%
Top 1/2
70%
Bottom 1/2
30%
Bottom 1/4
12%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
10%
600-699
29%
500-599
32%
400-499
29%
700-800
5%
600-699
29%
500-599
56%
400-499
10%
composite english math
30-36
7%
24-29
21%
18-23
42%
12-17
29%
6-11
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
19%
18-23
39%
12-17
40%
30-36
4%
24-29
21%
18-23
52%
12-17
23%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Reasoning only Considered if submitted
ACT only Required
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted

Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,008
Declined + 64
Total Received 1,072

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Merritt Dain
Director of Admissions
P: 662 846-4020
F: 662 846-4684
admissions@deltastate.edu

Financial Aid

$9,682.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $7,501
Room $4,530
Board $3,378
Additional fees $170
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $17,079
Average Financial Aid - $9,682
Total with Avg. Aid $7,397

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,112,022
State $470,990
Institutional $307,791
Other external
Total $5,890,803

Non-need-based

Federal $266,063
State $469,060
Institutional $5,289,531
Other external $344,034
Total $6,368,688

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Financial Aid Deadline

State aid form
September 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 662 846-4670
F: 662 846-4683
finaid@deltastate.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Megan Smith
Director of Student Financial Assistance
mlsmith@deltastate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
diving
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cross-country, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, golf, kickball, pickleball, punt-pass-kick, softball, spikeball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Directors

Mike Kinnison (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Dana George (women's)
Assistant Athletic Director For Compliance/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Gulf South Conference
Mascot
Fighting Okra, Statesmen/Lady Statesmen
School colors
green and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accountancy
Accounting
Art
Aviation Management
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Commercial Aviation
Community Development
Computer Information Systems
Counseling
Digital Media Arts
Educational Administration/Supervision
Elementary Education
English
English Education
Entertainment Industry Studies
Environmental Science
Family/Consumer Sciences
Finance
Flight Operations
General Business
Geospatial Analysis/Intelligence
Geospatial Information Technologies
Health/Physical Education/Recreation
Healthcare Administration
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematical Education
Mathematics
Music
Music Education
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Professional Studies
Psychology
Secondary Education
Social Justice/Criminology
Social Science
Social Science Education
Social Work
Special Education
Speech/Hearing Sciences
Sport/Human Performance
Teaching
University Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Health Physical Education/recreation
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy

3,761

total students

83%

in-state

17%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

3,118
students

Female
58%
1,809

Male
42%
1,309

17%

643
students

Female
66%
427

Male
34%
216

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

63%

1,981
students

Female
56%
1,099

Male
44%
882

37%

1,137
students

Female
63%
710

Male
37%
427

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
22%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
42%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

79%

Transfer applicants accepted

79%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

93

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

31

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

97%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 42
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
Italy
Nigeria
South Korea
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Elise Mallette
International Student Coordinator
662 846-4574
emallette@deltastate.edu

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