School Information

29.7
Total Cost $14,250
Total Enrollment 4,031
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Delta State University

http://www.deltastate.edu
Hwy 8 West, Cleveland, Mississippi 38733
(662) 846-3000

As a regional Carnegie Master's I university located in Cleveland, Mississippi, Delta State University serves as an educational and cultural center for the Mississippi Delta, emphasizing service to the Northern Delta counties and its campus centers in Clarksdale and Greenville. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs of study leading to baccalaureate and master's degrees in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and the School of Nursing, as well as a Doctorate in Education. Emphasis is placed on excellence in instruction, followed by service and research, in the creation of a community of scholars. With special ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Delta State University, 90.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 69.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,522), and 51% receive loans ($6,940 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,778.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Delta State University is $10,022 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Delta State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,450
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $11,520
Tuition Graduate in State $3,946
Tuition Graduate Out of State $11,016
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $14,250
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $21,320
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,919 people applied to Delta State University. Of the applicants, 24.0% were admitted (24.0% male & 25.0% female ) and 80.0% accepted (79.0% male and 80.0% female)

Of the 3,115 undergraduate students at Delta State University, 20.0% are part-time. A majority (73.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 69.0% of the 916 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     86.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     63.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     18.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     45.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 662-846-4020
Admissions Office Email admissions@deltastate.edu
Admissions Office Address Kent Wyatt Hall Suite 117
Admissions Website http://www.deltastate.edu/pages/175.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Delta State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 22
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 22
 
Delta State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 25
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 135 72
Accounting 18 10
Business Administration and Management, General 31 62
Business/Commerce, General 20
Fashion Merchandising 0
Finance, General 7
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 1
Insurance 12
Management Information Systems, General 25
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 21
Office Management and Supervision 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 5
Journalism 5
Education 20 105 130 5
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 26
Education, General 5
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 17 13
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 41 24
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6
Mathematics Teacher Education 6
Music Teacher Education 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 38 22
Secondary Education and Teaching 1 15
Social Science Teacher Education 5 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 21
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 9
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 2 0
English language and literature/letters 10
English Language and Literature, General 10
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 47
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 47
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 81 33
Athletic Training/Trainer 4
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 23
Nursing, Other 33
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 54
History 7
History, General 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1
General Studies 1
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 25 2
Biological and Physical Sciences 7 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 18
Physical sciences 9
Chemistry, General 9
Psychology 16
Psychology, General 16
Public administration and social service professions 30 8
Community Organization and Advocacy 8
Social Work 30
Security and protective services 29 2
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 29 2
Social sciences 18
Political Science and Government, General 3
Social Sciences, General 15
Transportation and materials moving 19 15
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 3
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 16
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 15
Visual and performing arts 34
Music, General 6
Visual and Performing Arts, General 28
 
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