Delta State University

www.deltastate.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,435

2023 Average Net Price

$13,457

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

99.7%

1,242 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,716

62.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.9%

149 Graduates

About

Delta State University is a higher education institution located in Bolivar County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Delta State University were General Business Administration & Management (60 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (46 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (33 degrees).

In 2023, 737 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delta State University. 66.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (406 degrees), 1.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (260 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Delta State University is $8,435, which is $−16,140 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Delta State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 909 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Delta State University is $8,435, which is $16,140 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,457.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending Delta State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,435

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Delta State University was $8,435. The cost of tuition at Delta State University is $−16,140 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$13,457

2023 Value

4.82%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Delta State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,457. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Delta State University grew by 4.82%.

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

$8,409

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Delta State University was of $8,409 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 19.9% between 2022 and 2023.

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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Delta State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.5% with respect to 2022, when 80% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Delta State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 909 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Delta State University received 1,242 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 32.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,242 applicants, 1,238 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,716 students enrolled at Delta State University in 2023. 11% 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

99.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,238

Accepted Out of 1,242

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Delta State University was 99.7% (1,238 admissions from 1,242 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 98.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 32.7%, while admissions grew by 34.1%.

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

11%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Delta State University in 2023 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 2,716 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Delta State University is 1,705 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,011. This means that 62.8% of students enrolled at Delta State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delta State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.4% White, 36.9% Black or African American, 1.91% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Two or More Races, 0.847% Asian, and 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Delta State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Black or African American Female (22.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (38.5%), followed by White Female (23.5%) and Black or African American Male (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delta State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,716 students. The full-time enrollment at Delta State University is 1,705 and the part-time enrollment is 1,011. This means that 62.8% of students enrolled at Delta State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

74%

2023 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 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Delta State University had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2023)

White
1,422 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,001 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Delta State University is 52.4% White, 36.9% Black or African American, 1.91% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Two or More Races, 0.847% Asian, and 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 77 students (2.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 245 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 (406 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (260 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Delta State University is General Business Administration & Management (60 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (46 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (33 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (39 degrees awarded), Education (260 degrees), and Human Sciences (25 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 (1,595,154 people), Secondary school teachers (560,413 people), Physicians (407,744 people), Education administrators (294,199 people), and Other managers (269,790 people).

The most specialized majors at Delta State University in 2023 are Transportation (39 degrees awarded), Education (260 degrees), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees), and Biology (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Personal financial advisors, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Delta State University are Transportation (39 degrees awarded), Education (260 degrees), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees), and Biology (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,234,979 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (824,226 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (752,079 people), Computer Systems Design (572,078 people), and Banking & related activities (508,930 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
42 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Delta State University was Registered Nursing with 46 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

246

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

491

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 246 degrees were awarded to men at Delta State University, which is 0.501 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (491).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Delta State University in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, which is 1.83 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Delta State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 72 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Delta State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Delta State University is Female and White (57.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.671% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
406 degrees awarded
Black or African American
260 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delta State University is white (406 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (260 degrees).

1.76% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
260 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
190 degrees awarded
White Male
146 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delta State University is white female (260 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (190 degrees).

Operations

Delta State University has an endowment valued at nearly $35.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 184k (0.515%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Delta State University had a total salary expenditure of 74.1M. Delta State University employs 41 Associate professors, 35 Assistant professors and 29 Instructors. Most academics at Delta State University are Male Associate professor (22), Female Instructor (22), and Female Assistant professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delta State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 73 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 69 employees, and Service with 59 employees.

Endowment

$35.8M

2023 Endowment

4.14%

growth from 2022

Delta State University has an endowment valued at about $35.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Delta State University grew 4.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.9M 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

$3.93M - Federal
$1.35M - State
$2.39M - Local

As of 2023, Delta State University received $3.93M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.35M from state grants and contracts, and $2.39M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$29.8M

2023 Salaries

3.91%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Delta State University paid a median of $29.8M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($74.1M) and a 3.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.3M

Instructional Salaries

123

Number of Employees

In 2023, Delta State University paid a total of $8.3M to 123 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

73 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Delta State University were Associate professor with 41 employees, Assistant professor with 35 employees, and Instructor with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delta State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 73 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees, and Service with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Delta State University was Male Associate professor with 22 employees, Female Instructor with 22 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Delta State University.

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