Western Colorado University
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100% admitted · $16,756/yr after aid
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 100%
- Open
- Average net price
- $12,677
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $44,639
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Delta State University is a public college in Cleveland, MS with 1,620 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, and admitted students average 1050 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,677 per year ($12,660 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $44,639 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 100%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,242
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,238
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing475–590
200800
SAT Math450–620
200800
ACT Composite17–23
136
What Delta State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,372
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,605
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,605
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,660
- $30–48k$7,013
- $48–75k$14,601
- $75–110k$10,389
- $110k+$18,047
Get a personal estimate with Delta State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $44,639
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,487
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,620
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White48%
- Hispanic3%
- Black40%
- Asian1%
Delta State University FAQ
What is Delta State University's acceptance rate?+
Delta State University admits 100% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Delta State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 475–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1050.
What ACT score do you need for Delta State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–23.
Is Delta State University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Delta State University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,242 students applied to Delta State University and 1,238 were admitted; 218 enrolled.
Does Delta State University consider legacy status?+
No. Delta State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Delta State University require an essay?+
Delta State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Delta State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,372 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,677.
What is Delta State University's graduation rate?+
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 175616 · How we use this data
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