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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
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 24
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
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