About Delta State University

Founded in 1924, Delta State University. is a Public college. Located in Mississippi, which is a city setting in Mississippi, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 2,763 full time undergraduate students, and 821 full time graduate students.

The Delta State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 156 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Delta State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate89%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range910-1080
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at DSU are considered Less Selective, with ,22% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 39 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

74% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 36% were in the top quarter, and 13% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Delta State University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
70%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
32%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
11%
“We bought the gear”
67%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
10%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
15%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
75%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
35%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
30%
“We know about current events and vote”
70%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
32%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
11%
“We bought the gear”
67%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
10%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
15%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
75%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
35%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    51 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    36 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    53 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    54 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    54 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    53 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    53 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    54 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

Delta State University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Delta State University?

25 Students rated Delta State University

Bobbie - 07/10/2023

Delta State University is a small college that offers many educational opportunities to its students unavailable in Mississippi. Delta State prides themselves on being highly educated and diverse. While this is great there is a big issue. The campus isn't active as far as clubs and school events. There are many different clubs on campus but they aren't active. Even the SGA, student government association isn't as active as they should be. I think this impacts the students motivation to interact with others on campus leading them to engage in questionable activities.

Samuel - 01/21/2021

The people involved with the administration at Delta State University have been extremely helpful. If there is ever a problem ranging from offices of the registrar, admissions, or foundations, they have been extremely determined to get me in a comfortable position since I decided to start graduate school over Christmas break. The people that work here truly care about you and want to make sure that you your account is handled personally if any problems do occur. It has been a huge blessing to start graduate school here at Delta State University! I have attended another University where some of the employees on campus did not care about the issues you were having and would simply tell you to speak to another department so that particular person would not have to deal with it. This is not the case at Delta State as they know each other in their respective departments and make sure to lead you to the correct source to take care of any issues!

Neshun - 07/29/2020

There are lots of opportunities to be sought out. Delta State tries to engage student life as much as possible. It is very beneficial when people participate. So, if you decide to choose Delta State, make sure you come out of your room at least a few times and see what the campus has to offer.

Harley - 02/25/2020

I have enjoyed it so far. I love my classes and all the new friends I have made along the way. I look forward to my classes every day. The food is really good and the coffee is also a great thing. There are many study groups and ways to get help whenever needed.

Delta State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Delta State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Delta State University is 89%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Visit the college before attending, speak with pervious graduates about their experiences before making a choice. This will be one of the greatest experiences in your life, make sure its the right choice for you.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    First off we are the fighting Okra, which is awesome but the atmosphere is very personable, people are very friendly and help you when you need it.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    Going to school here at Delta State has been the best thing I've ever done for myself. The school is a small community in itself, and it's in a small town. Cleveland is a great place to raise a family and start a career. The school doesn't have much money, but the money they do have goes straight to the students and the buildings' improvement.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think the parking is the worst thing about my school.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A great person, who can balance work and play. A person who wants a great college experience and to meet new people. A person who wants small interactive classes and do not mind volunteer work. A person who is willing to give more time in to doing work than going partying. A person who do not mind getting to know mostly everyone and willing to let people get to know them also. If you like a small community with good people, this is the place for you.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    boring. hard. busy work

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates at Delta State are very diverse in all their backgrounds and beliefs. I don't have one set of friends who fit one certain mold.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    It is close to home and I can go home whenever I feel like it.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for it's size, welcoming, and especially the Education and Nursing programs. People come from all over to be in these two progams.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who is not serious about his education should not attend Delta State University. The teachers, counselors, and all staff are here to help in anyway they can, but you must first show a true interest in learning and achieving your best . This school is not one to pass you on just because you came and made an appearance. Many are there to help and encourage, but you are there to get an education and for this reason Delta State University is for the pursuer.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Often so much is assumed, for example, that we know how to use blackboard or the internet to research or to upload our papers. The technology is going rapidly and often we are stuck in our own little corner of the world and don't know how to do some of these things. There are computer labs, however, there may not be someone there who knows specifically what we need. I think if teachers assign work that must be completed via computers, they must have lab time with the class to assist.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    All of the opportunities available.

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

2,763

Total Undergrad Enrollment

821

Total Grad Students

24%

Out-Of-State

72%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

120

Student Organizations

8

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

24%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
31%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
61%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

93% of students attending Delta State University receive some sort of financial aid. 50% were awarded federal grants. While 60% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$6,418

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$7,374

Room and Board

14,792

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,422
$30 - $48K
$10,736
$48 - $75K
$15,319
$75 - $110K
$16,028
$110K & UP
$15,515

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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