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Delta State University is a public four-year institution located in Cleveland, Mississippi. With an enrollment of approximately 1,613 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 100%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 47%. Graduates earn a median salary of $41,991 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $13,778 per year.
Acceptance Rate
100%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
47%
Enrollment
1,613
Total students
Median Earnings
$41,991
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,605
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,605
Per year
Average Net Price
$13,778
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
935–1180
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
17 – 24
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
935
Median
1055
75th
1180
SAT Math
25th
460
Median
535
75th
590
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
19
75th
24
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$55,112
10-Year Earnings
$419,910
ROI Multiple
7.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students