Delta State University
Delta State University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in Cleveland town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,785 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 320 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 227 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 40% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Delta State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,739, and fees were $120. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,739 and $120 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students3,785 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 8 | 54 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 6 |
Master's degree | 3 | 10 |
Compare Schools
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
103 miles away |
The University of Tennessee-Health Science Center
104 miles away |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County Center
105 miles away |
University of Memphis
105 miles away |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
114 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1930 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Admission
87%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 940 to 1200 |
ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $281/credit | |
In State Students | $281/credit | |
Out of State Students | $281/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $374/credit | |
In State Students | $374/credit | |
Out of State Students | $374/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $12,645 | $12,645 | $12,645 |
ADN | 70 | $19,670 | $19,670 | $19,670 |
BSN | 125 | $35,125 | $35,125 | $35,125 |
FNP | 50 | $18,700 | $18,700 | $18,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Delta State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 48% | $4,633 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $536 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $1,677 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $3,922 |
Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,395 |
Private Loans | 3% | $8,068 |
$12,669
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,840 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,055 |
$48,001 to $75,000$14,543 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,926 |
Over $110,000$16,175 |
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Student Population
3,037
Undergrads
748
Graduates
2,315
Women
1,470
Men
68%
Full-time
32%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
59% |
Black/African American |
32% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.