Delta State University, MS
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Delta State University Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity23
Retention19
Graduation1
Earnings19
Diversity57
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Delta State University
81%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
19%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Education19%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences9%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences1%
Transportation and Materials Moving2%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Delta State University
85%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Delta State University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$7K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Delta State University
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 56% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 56% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 53% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Delta State University
67%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
31%
Withdrawal Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 18% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 36% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 29% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29% | 51% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Delta State University
92%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at Delta State University
2,269
Undergraduates
38%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
640
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 31% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 49% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Delta State University, MS
Goshen School of Cosmetology
1 miles, NE
Mississippi Delta Community College
25 miles, SE
Mississippi Valley State University
28 miles, SE
Delta Beauty College
30 miles, SW