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Delta State University (DSU)

Hwy 8 West, Cleveland, MS 38733

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00240300
  • President: John M. Hilpert
  • Fax: (662) 846-4684
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 4,327
  • College Alias: DSU
  • College Mascot: Statesmen

Delta State University

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates
  • On-Campus Day Care Available

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

Website:

www.deltastate.edu

Mission Statement

As a regional Carnegie Master's I university located in Cleveland, Mississippi, Delta State University serves as an educational and cultural center for the Mississippi Delta, emphasizing service to the Northern Delta counties and its campus centers in Clarksdale and Greenville. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs of study leading to baccalaureate and master's degrees in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and the School of Nursing, as well as a Doctorate in Education. Emphasis is placed on excellence in instruction, followed by service and research, in the creation of a community of scholars. With special attention to small classes, a friendly environment, and a broad liberal arts foundation, the University encourages significant student-faculty interactions. Delta State provides programs and services that promote intellectual, cultural, ethical, physical, and social development. Students from different cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds will develop the ability to respect and evaluate the thoughts of others; to develop, assess, and express their own thoughts effectively; and to use the techniques of research and performance associated with their disciplines.
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Governing System

  • Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

Accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Single Doctoral (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Delta State University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology Degree34--
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting Degree139-
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Business Administration Degree3562-
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Commerce Degree37--
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Finance Degree4--
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Hospitality Administration and Management Degree2--
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Insurance Degree5--
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Management Information Systems Degree21--
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Marketing Degree7--
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Communications and Journalism

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Journalism Degree1--
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Education

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Counseling and Guidance Services Degree-16-
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Education Degree--1
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Education Administration Degree-7-
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Elementary Education Degree5073-
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English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree5--
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Mathematics Teacher Education Degree3--
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Music Teacher Education Degree9--
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Physical Education Degree3625-
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Secondary Education Degree-14-
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Social Science Teacher Education Degree6--
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Special Education Teaching Degree-16-
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree-7-
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree4--
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Family and Consumer Sciences

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Family and Consumer Sciences Degree34--
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Foreign Languages and Literatures Degree2--
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Athletic Training Degree1--
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Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree32--
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Nursing Degree42--
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin, Other Degree-30-
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History

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History Degree3--
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Biological and Physical Sciences Degree3--
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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree24--
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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General Studies Degree2--
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree4--
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree9--
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree13--
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Community Organization and Advocacy Degree-5-
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Social Work Degree30--
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Security and Protective Services

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Criminal Justice Degree174-
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Social Sciences

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Political Science Degree9--
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Social Sciences Degree6--
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Transportation and Materials Moving

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Airline Pilot and Flight Crew Degree17--
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Aviation Degree9--
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Aviation and Airway Management Degree-23-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Music Degree8--
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Visual and Performing Arts Degree22--
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Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Reviewed on: September 09, 2009 Flag Review
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  • I graduated from Delta State with my bachelor degree in 2008 and am currently working on my masters and presume to graduate in 2010. Born in Kentucky, I came to DSU on a cross country scholarship and I truly believe it is one of the best schools around. As a student, if your priorties are kept in line with the reason you came to school, than success is your only option. The teachers that I have personally encountered are amazing and willing to work with you by any means necessary. They not only teach you the material you need to learn, but they help to grow you as an individaul and take pride in watching you blosom. If you are hungry for knowledge and growth, Delta State will feed you:)

Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates DSU accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into DSU.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.deltastate.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The DSU admissions office phone number is (662) 846-4655. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://https:

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants341379720
Number Granted Admission (%)185 (54%)233 (61%)418 (58%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)144 (78%)189 (81%)333 (80%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam144%
ACT ® Exam31795%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading430540
SAT ® Math460540
SAT ® Writing--

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1724
ACT ® Math1723

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,327

    • - Undergraduate: 2,948

    - Graduate: 1,379

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,475

    - Female: 2,556

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,226

    - Female: 1,889

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 249

    - Female: 667

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.4 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,783

    - Part-Time: 1,248

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,497

    - Part-Time: 618

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 286

    - Part-Time: 630

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien652%
American Indian130.3%
Black1,61537%
Asian641%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic350.8%
White2,52558%
Unknown100.2%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18942%
Ages 18-1958414%
Ages 20-2183921%
Ages 22-2489722%
Ages 25-2958615%
Ages 30-343038%
Ages 35-392456%
Ages 40-492626%
Ages 50-651504%
Age Over 65712%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 61%
  • Part-Time Students: 44%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students32%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male31%
Female33%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien33%
Black26%
Asian67%
Hispanic20%
White36%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less17%
5 Years27%
6 Years32%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Delta State University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://npcalc.deltastate.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$10,892$9,857$10,022
$0 - $30,000$9,924$8,601$8,741
$30,000 - $48,000$10,934$10,412$9,656
$48,001 - $75,000$12,752$11,884$11,622
$75,001 - $110,000$13,835$11,876$12,383
More Than $110,000$12,276$12,318$13,540

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,288$4,851$4,450
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,288$4,851$4,450
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,102$12,556$11,520
Books and Supplies$900$800$800

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$6,868$6,668$5,778
Other Expenses$4,157$3,457$3,222
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,868$6,668$5,778
Other Expenses$4,157$3,457$3,222
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$11,025$3,457$9,000

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$17,213$15,776$14,250
In-State$17,213$15,776$14,250
Out of State$25,027$23,481$21,320
Off Campus
In-District$17,213$15,776$14,250
In-State$17,213$15,776$14,250
Out of State$25,027$23,481$21,320
Off Campus with Family
In-District$17,213$15,776$14,250
In-State$17,213$15,776$14,250
Out of State$25,027$23,481$21,320

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The DSU financial aid office phone number is (662) 846-4670. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

DSU Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid35997%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid34492%$5,943
All Federal Grants19753%$4,992
Pell Grants19753%$4,626
Other Federal Grants9325%$775
State/Local Grants & Scholarships10328%$734
Institutional Grants & Scholarships20555%$4,806
All Student Loans24466%$6,465
Federal Student Loans24365%$6,224
Other Student Loans82%$8,116

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)9.1%7.0%8.3%
Number in Default1027088
Number in Repayment1,1099861,049

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 1,094
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $3,861

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $2,491
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 19

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Weapons Related12-
Drug Related352
Liquor Related241
Residence Hall
Weapons Related12-
Drug Related352
Liquor Related241

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape--1
Robbery--1
Aggravated Assault11-
Burglary18211
Vehicle Theft--2
Residence Hall
Robbery--1
Aggravated Assault11-
Burglary1816

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: Gulf South Conference
  • College Basketball Conference: Gulf South Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Gulf South Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Gulf South Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$1,705,390$1,184,320$521,070
Ratio (%)100%69%31%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes363261102
Unduplicated Athletes363261102
Baseball4545-
Basketball392316
Football111111-
Golf88-
Soccer673829
Softball17-17
Swimming and Diving512823
Tennis1688
Track and Field, X-Country9-9

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$46,901$36,459
Assistant Coaches-$18,833$14,454

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches412912
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer541
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches33-
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees619500119
Faculty Status25918376
Tenured Faculty7575-
Graduate Assistants61-61
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service25918376
Primarily Instruction25918376
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial40382
Other Professionals1189622
Technical and/or Paraprofessional20218319
Clerical And Secretarial64613
Skilled Crafts1515-
Service and/or Maintenance1129616

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,033 (143)$52,129 (69)$53,876 (74)
Professor$65,153 (20)$67,192 (12)$62,094 (8)
Associate Professor$56,807 (35)$56,163 (16)$57,350 (19)
Assistant Professor$50,632 (46)$47,461 (22)$53,540 (24)
Instructor$46,745 (42)$44,623 (19)$48,497 (23)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,203 (40)$70,315 (22)$63,399 (18)
Professor$84,968 (11)$83,038 (9)$93,657 (2)
Associate Professor$65,750 (10)$57,612 (3)$69,238 (7)
Assistant Professor$53,992 (10)$65,239 (3)$49,171 (7)
Instructor$61,781 (9)$61,576 (7)$62,502 (2)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,460 (183)$53,435 (91)$53,484 (92)
Professor$66,703 (31)$67,513 (21)$65,001 (10)
Associate Professor$56,138 (45)$54,738 (19)$57,162 (26)
Assistant Professor$49,480 (56)$48,171 (25)$50,535 (31)
Instructor$47,416 (51)$46,174 (26)$48,709 (25)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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