At a glance
Average net price
$13,540
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.1%
Admission rate
100%
Undergrad size
1,620
In-state tuition
$8,605
Out-of-state tuition
$8,605
Cost of attendance
$22,445
Median earnings (10y)
$41,991
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,050
- ACT midpoint
- 19
- Retention
- 66.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (35%), business (18%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM7%
- Health17%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences35%
- Trades & services6%
- Education19.4%~314 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business17.6%~285 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions16.7%~270 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts6.2%~100 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation4.8%~78 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.3%~70 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.0%~48 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.9%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 159 | $40,989 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 149 | $37,116 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 130 | $30,582 | $22,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 107 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 92 | $56,982 | $23,590 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 82 | $34,151 | $19,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 75 | $23,731 | $22,601 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 57 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $19,625 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | $21,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $15,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $22,853 | $26,979 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $29,250 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 37 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 35 | $21,730 | $25,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $23,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $19,183 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $29,291 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 21 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $25,896 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $28,196 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 17 | $88,717 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Delta State University
Delta State University is a mid-sized institution located in Cleveland, Mississippi, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,620 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Business, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Delta State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,540 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $8,605 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,445 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.1%, a average completion outcome. 66.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $41,991 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Delta State University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (35% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Delta State University accepts 100% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,050. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 19.
Location & campus
Set in Cleveland, Mississippi (town), Delta State University draws students from across Mississippi and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Delta State University
Q.How much does Delta State University cost?
The average net price at Delta State University is $13,540 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,445.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Delta State University?
Delta State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Delta State University?
Delta State University admits 100% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Delta State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Delta State University graduate earns $41,991 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Delta State University?
Published tuition is $8,605 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Delta State University located?
Delta State University is located in Cleveland, Mississippi (ZIP 38733).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Delta State University at their official website.