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Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$36,265

Acceptance Rate

100%

Graduation Rate

47%

Annual Tuition

$8,605

At a Glance

Total Students

1,613

Retention Rate

74%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

49%

Median Debt

$20,390

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Delta State University is a public institution with a very high acceptance rate of 99.7%. The university has a student population of 1,613. The retention rate is 73.6%, and the graduation rate is 46.6%. The in-state tuition is $8,605. Almost half of the students receive financial aid, at 49.4%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $37,687. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $36,265, and after ten years, the median earnings are $41,991. The median debt for graduates is $20,390.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$36k

5 YEARS

$42k

10 YEARS

Top 83% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Delta State University alumni earn a median of $37,687. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $36,265. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $41,991. The median debt for students is $20,390, and 49.4% of students receive financial aid.

Delta State University has a high acceptance rate of 99.7%. The graduation rate is 46.6%, and the retention rate is 73.6%. The in-state tuition is $8,605.

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Campus Location

Cleveland, Mississippi

Cleveland, MS 38733

Delta State University is located in Cleveland, Mississippi. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Delta State University has an acceptance rate of 99.7%.