Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,716
Graduate Enrollment: 686
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 99.78%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2013)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 30.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 54.0%
Black: 36.1%
Hispanic: 2.3%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 36.1%
Hispanic: 2.3%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $21,105
In-State tuition: $8,360Out-of-State tuition: $8,360
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,114 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,908 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $43,465 (2017)
Median Family Income: $25,245 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 47.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,390 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $216 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,919 |
| $30k-48k | $13,257 |
| $48k-75k | $17,001 |
| $75k-110k | $16,907 |
| $110k+ | $15,986 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 24%6-year graduation rate: 44%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,390 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,720 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,828 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 69.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 47.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,276 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,505 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | Education, General. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 40 | $647 | |||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 28 | $617 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 38 | $19,500 | $212 | $36,383 ($3,032) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 66 | $293 | $40,796 ($3,400) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 82 | $22,500 | $210 | $34,296 ($2,858) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | $412 | $34,610 ($2,884) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 37 | $26,979 | $237 | $25,892 ($2,158) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 30 | $29,250 | $243 | ||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 43 | $22,601 | $207 | $23,950 ($1,996) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 9 | $29,291 | $264 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 36 | $19,625 | $193 | $19,116 ($1,593) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 18 | $25,896 | $259 | ||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 22 | $25,000 | $245 | $28,416 ($2,368) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 11 | $21,500 | $228 | ||
| Master's Degree | Air Transportation. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 25 | $23,375 | $230 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 20 | $28,196 | $257 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 74 | $23,590 | $165 | $61,999 ($5,167) | |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 26 | $15,000 | $159 | $30,913 ($2,576) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 22 | $19,183 | $196 | ||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 80 | $304 | $40,784 ($3,399) | $53,911 ($4,493) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,253Full time faculty: 69%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $29,709,819 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $39,827,558 (2022)