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Delta State University, also known as DSU, is a regional public university located in Cleveland, Mississippi. It is one of eight publicly funded universities in the state. It was established as Delta State Teachers College in 1924 and has a campus which covers more than 330 acres. It enrolls more than 3,500 students annually and offers more than 10 bachelor’s degrees in over 40 areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
DSU’s department of athletics fields more than 10 intercollegiate sports and the teams compete at the NCAA Division II level. DSU is a member of the Gulf South Conference and New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference. The men’s sports teams are nicknamed the Statesmen and the women’s teams are known as the Lady Statesmen.
Delta State is in a self-contained town, in Cleveland, MS. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Delta State earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include art studies, education and teaching, and family and social work.
Delta State does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007, 29% were accepted.
Some professors at Delta State are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 4,091 students (3,436 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Gulf South Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Delta State University
Hwy 8 West
Cleveland, MS 38733
General Phone: (662) 846-3000
http://www.deltastate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 269 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, teacher ed, secondary teaching, special ed, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 221 | business management, MIS, accounting, business, marketing, insurance, finance, fashion merchandising |
| Family And Social Work | 66 | family and consumer science, social work, community organization |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 48 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, history, foreign language and literature, political science, general studies |
| Science | 44 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 36 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Transportation | 32 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations, aviation tech |
| Art Studies | 31 | visual and performing arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Media | 5 | journalism |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Hospitality | 3 | hospitality management |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for Delta State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 606 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 233 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 25 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Delta State had a total enrollment of 4,091 students (3,436 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 87% |
| Tennessee | 5% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
Delta State offers campus housing for 1,574 of its 3,436 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cleveland, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,981 | 578 | 29% | 477 | 83% |
| Men | 761 | 230 | 30% | 185 | 80% |
| Women | 1,220 | 348 | 29% | 292 | 84% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,248 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,250 |
| Room and board | $ 4,874 |
| Room charge | $ 2,624 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 330 |
Financial Aid:
Delta State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240300)
Delta State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $80,798 | 3 | $74,342 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $83,051 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $68,085 | 3 | $66,645 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $70,788 | 10 | $75,114 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $63,837 | 11 | $59,802 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $57,198 | 7 | $59,353 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $45,422 | 37 | $50,867 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $41,623 | 30 | $43,989 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $52,186 | 85 | $50,295 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 180 | 88 | 268 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 68 | 112 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delta State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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