Delta State University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
98.61%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.51%
Freshmen Enrollment
217
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 936 students have applied and 923 students have allowed to admit to Delta State University (Acceptance rate: 98.61%). Delta State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.51 % where 217 students have finally enrolled out of 923 admitted students.
Delta State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
Delta State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi.
How to Apply to Delta State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Delta State. Delta State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Delta State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Delta State University is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 20. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Delta State University | 1,120 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi | 1,062 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Delta State University, 16 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 595 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 525 | 650 |
| Total | 940 | 1,120 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Delta State University, 195 students submitted ACT scores (92% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 23 |
Delta State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Delta State University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |