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.
Delta State University is a regional public university located in Cleveland, Mississippi, in the heart of the Mississippi Delta; one of eight publicly funded universities in the state. Delta State is commonly referred to as "DSU".
Established in 1924 by an act of the Mississippi Legislature, Delta State Teachers College first opened its doors to students in 1925. The name was later changed to Delta State College (1955) and then Delta State University (1974).
In 1947, Under-Secretary of State in Truman's administration, Dean Acheson, delivered a speech on campus that unveiled the Marshall Plan, detailing postwar relief for Europe.
DSU is located on at 1003 W Sunflower Rd (Highway 8 West), Cleveland, MS, 38733.
Approximately 4,000 students enroll annually in Delta State's undergraduate degree programs, with an additional 600 enrolled in post-graduate or professional level courses. Almost 40 percent of students reside in on-campus housing. Delta State provides both men's dormitories and women's dormitories, as well as apartments for married students. The university also has Greek fraternal organizations, but none have houses.
The official colors are green and white. Since its inception, Delta State's mascot had been officially known as the "Statesman" because of the role State Sen Walter Sillers played in the location of the school in Cleveland. However, in recent years, the student body has embraced a mascot that depicts a piece of okra (a Southern vegetable). The "Fighting Okra" was featured in the "Okraphobia" episode of the Food Network show Good Eats.
Delta State provides a strict, rigorous undergraduate curriculum, offering 12 baccalaureate degrees in 42 majors. The university also advances student training through certain fields by providing graduate programs of study for eight master's degrees, the Education Specialist degree and the Doctor of Education degree. Delta State has a fairly large flight school and is also the only university in the state to offer a degree in Commercial Aviation.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 39% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Gulf South Conference) Basketball (Gulf South Conference) Baseball (Gulf South Conference) Track (Gulf South Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,762 | $ 4,450 | $ 7,816 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,272 | $ 4,450 | $ 7,816 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 490 | $ 490 | $ 490 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,139 | 75% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 443 | 50% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,746 | 54% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,488 | 78% | |
Any Aid: |
89% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 43% (Highly Selective) |
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| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 100% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 17, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 24, Math: 20 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
