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Delta State University
Delta State University admits nearly everyone — 100% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Delta State University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Delta State University anchors the college town of Cleveland, MS, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 5.4% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $76,031 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,204 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,620 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 66.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 940 and 1190 — near the MS middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Delta State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Delta State University requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe Delta State University's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Delta State University received 1,242 applications and admitted 1,238 (99.7%), with 218 enrolling.
How Delta State University compares
| Delta State University | Mississippi median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 100% | 77.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,605 | $10,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $41,991 | $42,539 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Delta State University's median earnings are $41,991 — below the Mississippi benchmark of $42,539. Weigh that against the $8,605 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Delta State University prices by residency: $8,605 in-state versus $8,605 out-of-state — a $0 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,620 undergraduates, Delta State University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
48.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a Delta State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Delta State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,031 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,424 |
| Social Work | $47,196 |
| Biology, General | $46,266 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $45,058 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,300 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $41,285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,177 |
| Psychology, General | $37,868 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $36,216 |
Median earnings for these 10 Delta State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $41,991 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Delta State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Delta State University?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 940–1190 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 100% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Delta State University's acceptance rate?
99.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,238 admitted from 1,242 applicants.
How much does Delta State University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,605; out-of-state students pay $8,605. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Delta State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $41,991 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Blue Mountain Christian University — 88.9% admitted
- Jackson State University — 93.2% admitted
- University of Mississippi — 96.6% admitted
- Mississippi University for Women — 90.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.