Delta State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,620 students.
About This School
Delta State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, Mississippi with approximately 1,620 undergraduate students enrolled. Delta State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,540 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $37,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Delta State University (DSU) is a public university in Cleveland, Mississippi, United States, in the Mississippi Delta.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $13,778 average net price is genuinely affordable, and graduating with only $15,000 in median debt is a real advantage — but a 47% graduation rate means fewer than half of entering students finish, which is a serious concern worth discussing. Worth considering if you're looking for an accessible, low-cost option in Mississippi and have a clear plan to stay on track, but come in with your eyes open about the completion odds and median earnings of $37,600, which leave limited room for error financially.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,620 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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