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About Delta State University

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Delta State University is a public university in Cleveland, MS, known for its open access admissions, small class sizes, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 99%, DSU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 217 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 940–1280 on the SAT and 17–24 on the ACT. DSU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,937 per year; the sticker price of $21,774 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Delta State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

99%
Overall Accept Rate
1110
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 940 – 1280

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Delta State University

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Application Strategy
Delta State accepts nearly every applicant, so your focus should be on completing your application early to secure your spot in housing and get priority access to financial aid and orientation registration.
Financial Aid — High Impact
Delta State offers merit scholarships tied to GPA and test scores, so request an official scholarship review when you apply and ask the admissions office specifically what award tiers you qualify for based on your current numbers.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Delta State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$22k/yr$12.2k
30k-48k~$22k/yr$10.6k
48k-75k~$22k/yr$10.6k
75k-110k~$22k/yr$17.2k
110k+~$22k/yr$16.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

47%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,651
Undergrad Enrollment
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