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Delta State University
Delta State University
CLEVELAND, MS . 4 Year 3.6
#1002 in Best Colleges in America
1003 W SUNFLOWER RD CLEVELAND, MS 38733

Overview

Delta State University (DSU) is located in Cleveland, Mississippi, USA. It was founded in 1924 as a teachers' college and is now a public four-year university. The school offers more than 20 undergraduate majors, 15 graduate programs and 2 doctoral degree programs, covering art, business, education, nursing, aviation and other fields. DSU has world-class specialty programs such as music, aviation and geographic information systems. The campus covers an area of 332 acres, with a student population of approximately 2,700 and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. It provides small class teaching and personalized tutoring. The school focuses on practice and internationalization and welcomes students from all over the world.

Rankings

  • 105

    #105 in Best College Athletics in America

  • 7

    #7 in Top Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 128

    #128 in Best Colleges for Education in America

  • Best College Athletics in America 105 of 1,344
  • Best Colleges for Education in America 128 of 972
  • Best College Dorms in America 170 of 1,363

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • C+Value
  • ADiversity
  • BCampus
  • AAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • A Professors
  • B Location
  • A Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    85 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    73 Graduates
  • Business
    46 Graduates
  • Nursing
    45 Graduates
  • Biology
    42 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    35 Graduates
  • Psychology
    29 Graduates
  • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
    20 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    20 Graduates
  • Accounting
    19 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $25
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    950-1190
  • ACT Range
    16-22
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,194
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    44%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,486 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    555
  • Undergrads Over 25
    14%
  • Pell Grant
    48%
  • Varsity Athletes
    25%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Gulf South Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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