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Delta State is in a self-contained town, in Cleveland, Mississippi. 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, business and management, education and teaching, and family and social work.
Delta State does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 27% were accepted.
Some professors at Delta State are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 4,119 students (3,459 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Gulf South Conference for major sports.
Degree seekers find Delta State 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) 846-4000
Admissions Phone: (662) 846-4655
Financial Aid Phone: (662) 846-4670
http://www.deltastate.edu
Delta State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 281 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, social science teaching, special ed, English teaching, education, teacher education and development, ... |
| Business And Management | 240 | business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, business, finance, insurance, fashion merchandising |
| Family And Social Work | 66 | social work, family and consumer science, community organization |
| Science | 38 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Transportation | 35 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations, aviation tech |
| Art Studies | 33 | visual and performing arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | social services, English, political science, foreign language and literature, history, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 18 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Media | 1 | journalism |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for Delta State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 584 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 207 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 22 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 12 | 1 |
In 2005, Delta State had a total enrollment of 4,119 students (3,459 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 81% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Delta State offers campus housing for 1,347 of its 3,459 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,482 | 395 | 27% | 383 | 97% |
| Men | 602 | 183 | 30% | 171 | 93% |
| Women | 880 | 212 | 24% | 212 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (662) 846-4655
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,762 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,702 |
| Room and board | $ 3,947 |
| Room charge | $ 2,203 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,068 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 324 |
Financial Aid:
Delta State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (662) 846-4670
Delta State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $69,095 | 4 | $67,139 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $57,163 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $40,045 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $56,267 | 6 | $64,773 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $57,742 | 7 | $50,947 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $57,448 | 6 | $47,623 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $43,801 | 35 | $45,508 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $31,893 | 27 | $35,191 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $47,833 | 75 | $42,470 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 162 | 60 | 222 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 40 | 81 |
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
Business Teacher Education
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 4% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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