Delta State University
Public university · Cleveland, MS · 1,620 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
100%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
925–1210
ACT (middle 50%)
17–23
Average net price
$12,677
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$22,372
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
49%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Delta State University?
Delta State University accepts about 100 of every 100 applicants (100%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 925 and 1210 on the SAT. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 925, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 17–23.
The latest federal data says Delta State University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Delta State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Delta State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $22,372 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,677 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,605 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,605
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$8,605
- Room & board$9,059
- Total cost of attendance$22,372
- Average net price after grants$12,677
Popular majors
Education, Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Visual & Performing Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies.
Delta State University FAQ
- What is Delta State University's acceptance rate?
- 100% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Delta State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 925–1210. Aim for 1210 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Delta State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 17–23.
- Is Delta State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Delta State University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Delta State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Delta State University cost?
- About $22,372 a year before aid; $12,677 on average after grants.
- What is Delta State University's FAFSA school code?
- 002403. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Delta State University receives your information.
- What is Delta State University's graduation rate?
- 49% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Delta State University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS | 99% | — | $21,172 | 54% |
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