Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
99.68%
SAT Average
1,091
ACT Range
17-24
Delta State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 99.68%. This means approximately 997 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,613 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
99.68%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $8,605 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,605 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $22,008 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $13,778 | State avg: $13,421. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 43.14% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 49.44% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Delta State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,605
Room and board
$8,427
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$4,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$22,008
Average net price
$13,778
Average aid coverage
37%
$8,230 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Delta State University pays approximately $13,778 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Mississippi average of $13,421 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Delta State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Mississippi and national averages.
Delta State University net price
$13,778
Mississippi average
$13,421
National average
$17,506
Delta State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,605 and average net price at $13,778. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,605
Current net price
$13,778
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
46.86%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$41,991
Undergraduates
1,613
10-Year Median Earnings - Delta State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Delta State University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Delta State University?
Undergraduates
1,613
Completion rate
46.86%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
43.14%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
49.44%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 43.14% of Delta State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 49.44% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Delta State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Delta State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Delta State University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Delta State University is listed at 1003 W Sunflower Road, Cleveland, MS 38733. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Delta State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta State University | 99.68% | $8,605 | $13,778 | $41,991 |
| Millsaps College | 49.03% | $43,815 | $25,291 | $53,848 |
| Mississippi State University | 76.32% | $26,580 | $15,501 | $51,513 |
| University of Mississippi | 97.78% | $26,980 | $13,164 | $50,994 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $50,994 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Cleveland schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Cleveland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta State University's acceptance rate?
Delta State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 99.68%.
How much is Delta State University tuition?
Delta State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,605.
What is Delta State University's average net price?
Delta State University's average net price in the local dataset is $13,778.
What is Delta State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,991 for Delta State University.
Is Delta State University accredited?
Delta State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Delta State University?
The local dataset lists 1,613 undergraduate students at Delta State University.
What percentage of Delta State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Delta State University in the local dataset is 43.14%.
What is the federal loan rate at Delta State University?
The federal loan rate for Delta State University in the local dataset is 49.44%.
Where should I verify Delta State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Delta State University or the latest official federal education data.