Delta State University
PublicCleveland, MS
Delta State University, in Cleveland, MS, is a public small school, enrolling around 1,620 students. Delta State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 100%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $76,031/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Delta State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Delta State University's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Delta State University's acceptance rate?
Delta State University in Cleveland, MS admits approximately 100% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Delta State University?
Admitted students at Delta State University typically score between 925–1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Delta State University?
Admitted students at Delta State University typically score between 17–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Delta State University cost?
Delta State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,445 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Delta State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Delta State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Delta State University?
For 2024-25, Delta State University's published tuition and required fees were $8,605 for out-of-state students and $8,605 for in-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Delta State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Delta State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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