Delta State University

https://www.deltastate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,435

2024 Average Net Price

$14,021

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

100%

1,231 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,654

67.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

48.1%

136 Graduates

About

Delta State University is a higher education institution located in Bolivar County, MS. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Delta State University were General Business Administration & Management (85 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (46 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (31 degrees).

In 2024, 786 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delta State University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (426 degrees), 1.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (291 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Delta State University is $8,435, which is $−15,565 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Delta State University is $8,435, which is $15,565 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,021.

In 2024, 77% of undergraduate students attending Delta State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,435

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Delta State University was $8,435. The cost of tuition at Delta State University is $−15,565 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Delta State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,021

2024 Value

4.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Delta State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,021. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Delta State University grew by 4.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Delta State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,464

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Delta State University was of $8,464 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.654% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Delta State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Delta State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.28% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Delta State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Delta State University received 1,231 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.886% annual growth. Out of those 1,231 applicants, 1,231 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 2,654 students enrolled at Delta State University in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Delta State University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,231

Accepted Out of 1,231

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Delta State University was 100% (1,231 admissions from 1,231 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.886%, while admissions declined by 0.565%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Delta State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Delta State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Delta State University had a total enrollment of 2,654 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Delta State University is 1,782 students and the part-time enrollment is 872. This means that 67.1% of students enrolled at Delta State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delta State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.1% White, 42% Black or African American, 2.41% Hispanic or Latino, 1.09% Two or More Races, 0.603% Asian, 0.301% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0754% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Delta State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.1%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Black or African American Female (23.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.8%), followed by White Female (23.8%) and Black or African American Male (14.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delta State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,654 students. The full-time enrollment at Delta State University is 1,782 and the part-time enrollment is 872. This means that 67.1% of students enrolled at Delta State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Delta State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Delta State University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Delta State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Delta State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,250 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,115 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Delta State University is 47.1% White, 42% Black or African American, 2.41% Hispanic or Latino, 1.09% Two or More Races, 0.603% Asian, 0.301% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0754% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 63 students (2.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 284 more women than men received degrees from Delta State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Delta State University is white (426 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (291 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Delta State University is General Business Administration & Management (85 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (46 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (31 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Delta State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (35 degrees awarded), Education (274 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delta State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,649,747 people), Accountants & auditors (1,034,334 people), Other managers (820,680 people), Financial managers (543,004 people), and Secondary school teachers (534,407 people).

The most specialized majors at Delta State University in 2024 are Transportation (35 degrees awarded), Education (274 degrees), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), and Business (169 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delta State University are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Delta State University are Transportation (35 degrees awarded), Education (274 degrees), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), and Business (169 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delta State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,210,415 people), Computer Systems Design (596,743 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (561,877 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (489,246 people), and Banking & related activities (472,221 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Delta State University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
59 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
39 degrees awarded
General Business
36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Delta State University was Registered Nursing with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Delta State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

251

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

535

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Delta State University, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (535).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Delta State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Delta State University in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, which is 2.32 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Delta State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.88 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 29% of students graduating from Delta State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
426 degrees awarded
Black or African American
291 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delta State University is white (426 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (291 degrees).

1.4% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
351 degrees awarded
White Female
345 degrees awarded
White Female
338 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delta State University is white female (351 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (345 degrees).

Operations

Delta State University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 291k (0.777%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Delta State University had a total salary expenditure of 79.8M. Delta State University employs 32 Associate professors, 29 Assistant professors and 23 Instructors. Most academics at Delta State University are Female Instructor (18), Male Associate professor (18), and Female Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delta State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 84 employees, Service, with 56 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

Endowment

$37.5M

2024 Endowment

4.71%

growth from 2023

Delta State University has an endowment valued at about $37.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Delta State University grew 4.71% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.39M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Delta State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.49M - Federal
$3.44M - State
$2.52M - Local

As of 2024, Delta State University received $4.49M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.44M from state grants and contracts, and $2.52M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$28.5M

2024 Salaries

4.25%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Delta State University paid a median of $28.5M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($79.8M) and a 4.25% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.91% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 13% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.26M

Instructional Salaries

104

Number of Employees

In 2024, Delta State University paid a total of $7.26M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delta State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 84 employees, Service with 56 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

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