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Delta State University (DSU)
- Hwy 8 West
- Cleveland, MS 38733
- OPEID College Code: 00240300
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- General Phone: (662) 846-3000
- President: John M. Hilpert
- Website: www.deltastate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 4,091
- College Alias: DSU
- College Mascot: Statesmen
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - DSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.deltastate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 761 | 1,220 | 1,981 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 230 (30%) | 348 (29%) | 578 (29%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 185 (80%) | 292 (84%) | 477 (83%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 475 | 100% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 22 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: DSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 60% | 66% | 21% | 35% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,524 | $3,386 | $309 | $1,909 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.6% | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Number in Default | 74 | 56 | 41 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,110 | 978 | 886 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,248 | $4,008 | $3,762 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,250 | $9,574 | $8,702 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,874 | $4,210 | $3,947 |
| Other Expenses | $330 | $324 | $324 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,152 | $9,242 | $8,833 |
| Out of State | $16,154 | $14,808 | $13,773 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,948 | $4,708 | $4,562 |
| Out of State | $10,950 | $10,274 | $9,502 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,948 | $4,708 | $4,562 |
| Out of State | $10,950 | $10,274 | $9,502 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,091 Undergraduate: 3,356 Graduate: 735
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,437 Female: 2,654
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,275 Female: 2,081
- Graduate Gender Male: 162 Female: 573
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,025 Part-Time: 1,066
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,757 Part-Time: 599
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 268 Part-Time: 467
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,709 | 42% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 0.7% |
| White | 2,312 | 57% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 108 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 767 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 878 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 914 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 502 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 248 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 213 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 235 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 138 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 88 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 788 | 689 | 99 |
| Faculty Status | 284 | 220 | 64 |
| Tenured Faculty | 74 | 71 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 60 | - | 60 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 248 | 179 | 69 |
| Primarily Instruction | 248 | 179 | 69 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 48 | 48 | - |
| Other Professionals | 173 | 163 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 319 | 299 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 103 | 98 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 190 | 175 | 15 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,129 (152) | $52,186 (67) | $50,295 (85) |
| Professor | $62,357 (30) | $63,837 (19) | $59,802 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $57,992 (19) | $57,198 (12) | $59,353 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,620 (63) | $45,422 (26) | $50,867 (37) |
| Instructor | $43,398 (40) | $41,623 (10) | $43,989 (30) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,390 (27) | $70,788 (17) | $75,114 (10) |
| Professor | $79,037 (11) | $80,798 (8) | $74,342 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $76,864 (5) | $67,584 (2) | $83,051 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,545 (8) | $68,085 (5) | $66,645 (3) |
| Instructor | $53,478 (3) | $40,704 (2) | $79,025 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,350 (179) | $53,346 (84) | $51,470 (95) |
| Professor | $62,977 (41) | $64,510 (27) | $60,021 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $59,012 (24) | $56,926 (14) | $61,933 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,369 (71) | $47,081 (31) | $51,142 (40) |
| Instructor | $43,423 (43) | $40,236 (12) | $44,656 (31) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,524,936 | $1,066,205 | $458,731 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 70% | 30% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 359 | 259 | 100 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 359 | 259 | 100 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - |
| Basketball | 39 | 21 | 18 |
| Football | 114 | 114 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 17 | - |
| Soccer | 62 | 38 | 24 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 39 | 18 | 21 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Cross Country | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $48,395 | $39,033 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $19,299 | $17,575 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 26 | 16 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 31% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 18% |
| 5 Years | 36% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 8 |
College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Delta State University
- Reviewed on: September 09, 2009
- Rating: 4 / 5
Flag Review - 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:)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
