# Delta State University

Cleveland, MS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/delta-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 100% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test scores required (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,242 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,238 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 475–590 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 450–620 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $22,372 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $12,677 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,660 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $7,013 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,601 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $10,389 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $18,047 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,620 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 50% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,639 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,487 (FY2024) |

## What Delta State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 175616. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology