More selective than 0% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 82% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Delta State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Delta State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Delta State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 475 | 590 |
| SAT math | 450 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 925 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Delta State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 100% | 475–590 | 450–620 | 17–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 100% | 480–600 | 460–590 | 17–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Delta State University compared with other Mississippi colleges?
Delta State University has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
| 10 | Mississippi University for Women | 90% | 47% | $12,411 |
| 11 | Mississippi Valley State University | 92% | 27% | $9,686 |
| 12 | Jackson State University | 93% | 51% | $23,836 |
| 13 | University of Mississippi | 97% | 72% | $13,314 |
| 14 | University of Southern Mississippi | 99% | 49% | $21,708 |
| 15 | Delta State University | 100% | 48% | $13,540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at Delta State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Delta State University admissions questions
What is the Delta State University acceptance rate?
Delta State University accepts 100% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,238 of 1,242 applicants were admitted.
Does Delta State University require the SAT or ACT?
Delta State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 82% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Delta State University?
The middle 50% of Delta State University enrolled first-year students scored 925–1210 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Delta State University?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (218 of 1,238).
Is Delta State University getting harder to get into?
Delta State University accepted 100% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 100% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Delta State University overview