Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi 38733
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Delta State University is a public institution in Cleveland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1091, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,991 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,778.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History The school was established in 1924 by the State of Mississippi, using the facilities of the former Bolivar County Agricultural High School, which consisted of three buildings in Cleveland.
- •263, which established Delta State Teachers College, which Mississippi Governor Henry L.
- •Whitfield signed on April 9, 1924; the bill had been sponsored in the Mississippi House of Representatives by Nellie Nugent Somerville, the first woman to serve in the Mississippi state legislature.
- •On February 14, 1924, James Wesley Broom was appointed president of the college, and the college opened its doors on September 15, 1925.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1091
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (57)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MS state average