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Delta State University Science & Tech Programs

Delta State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, MS. A Remote Town offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Delta State University Rankings

Delta State University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 40	State — Mississippi
Overall Quality	#242 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1525 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Delta State University?

Contact details for Delta State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1003 W Sunflower Road, Cleveland, MS 38733
Phone:	6628463000
Website:	www.deltastate.edu/
Admissions:	www.deltastate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.deltastate.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Delta State University?

You can apply to Delta State University online at: https://www.deltastate.edu/admissions/apply/

Delta State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Delta State University

Here’s what Delta State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Delta State University?

Delta State University maintains an acceptance rate of 100%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

8% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 85% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Delta State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 475 and 590. Math scores were between 450 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 925 to 1210. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Delta State University ranged between 17 and 23.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Delta State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	484	484	100%
Women	747	747	100%

Can I Afford Delta State University?

The average net price after aid at Delta State University is $13,778. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,435
In-State Fees	$170
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,435
Out-of-State Fees	$170
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,605
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$8,605

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 11% of students at Delta State University receive some form of financial aid (207 students).

Nearly 77% of students at Delta State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,884 per student.

42% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,008.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Delta State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,377 per year.

Delta State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,145 students enrolled at Delta State University. Delta State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,613 undergraduate students at Delta State University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Delta State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	611
Hispanic	40
White	816
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	17
Non-Resident	74

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Delta State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Mississippi	141
Alabama	14
Tennessee	13
Louisiana	12
Texas	6

Additionally, approximately 4.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Delta State University Graduate Student Diversity

752 of Delta State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Delta State University, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Delta State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	390
Hispanic	16
White	290
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	9
Non-Resident	19

Online Learning at Delta State University

Delta State University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,131 undergraduate students at Delta State University took at least one online class — of those, 256 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 82 students took at least one online class and 676 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Delta State University

Delta State University offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Delta State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.