School Summary

Delta State University


General Information:

Founded in 1924, Delta State University is seated on 332 acres located in Bolivar county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 550. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

Highway 8 West

Cleveland, MS
38733-0001
For more information call: 662 846-3000. This school has a website at https://www.deltastate.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.deltastate.edu/academic-affairs/admissions/


Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Audition for music majors
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT
Other Requirements: Students who do not submit SAT or ACT are required to take Accuplacer and Residual ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $8,435.00 $8,435.00
Room and Board $8,731.00 $8,731.00
Fees $170.00 $170.00
Total $17,336.00 $17,336.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.deltastate.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 4% 4%
600-699 24% 20%
500-599 44% 36%
400-499 24% 28%
300-399 4% 12%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 5.59%
24-29 25.7%
18-23 43.02%
12-17 25.7%
6-11 0.52%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 14%
11-25% 22.00%
26-50% 29.00%
Under 50% 35.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis

Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Cross-country running

Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Sand volleyball, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Cross-country running

Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Sand volleyball, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis

Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 814
Female 1,150
Total 1,964


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,005
Female 1,711
Total 2,716

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 36%
Hispanic 2%
Native American 0%
White 52%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 84%
At Least 25 Years Old 16%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 80%
Out Of State 20%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 40%
Live Off Campus 60%


Homecoming, Pig Pickin' BBQ Cook Off, Spring Fest

Student Government Association, Baptist Student Union, Union Program Council, Wesley Foundation, Phi Mu Fraternity


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 50.0102                                           Digital Arts
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 49.0101                                           Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 45.0702                                           Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 49.0102                                           Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 52.1701                                           Insurance
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.0204                                           Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 50.1099                                           Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 41.9999                                           Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.