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Delta State University
  • 4 Year
  • CLEVELAND, MS

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade C+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Delta State is an above-average public university located in Cleveland, Mississippi. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,418 undergraduate students. The Delta State acceptance rate is 99%. Popular majors include Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Nursing, and Elementary Education. Graduating 46% of students, Delta State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,100.

About

1003 W SUNFLOWER RD
CLEVELAND, MS 38733
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Gulf South Conference

Delta State University Rankings

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Delta State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
99%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
940-1280
ACT Range
17-24
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$14,138 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,631 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
84%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 19 responses
82%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 22 responses
67%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 21 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    48%
  • On Campus
    41%
  • Online
    11%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,418 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
471
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
49%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 14 responses
  • Friendly
    79%
  • Approachable
    14%
  • Shy
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
50%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 32 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 38 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 14 responses
  • Amazing
    29%
  • Approve
    21%
  • Average
    14%
  • Dissapointing
    14%
  • Family
    14%
  • Home
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 13 responses

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