Delta State University

Delta State University, also known as DSU, is one of eight publicly funded universities in Mississippi. This regional university is spread over 332 acres in the Cleveland area. It was originally established in 1924 as Delta State Teachers College. In 1974, the college changed its name to Delta State University. DSU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic division:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education
• School of Nursing

DSU enrolls more than 4,000 students annually in its undergraduate degree programs. The university has an active Greek life. There are several fraternities and sororities on campus that are governed by the Interfraternity Council, Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council.

Delta State University Highlights

Where Delta State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in art studies, education and teaching, business and management, and family and social work.
• Selective admissions.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Delta State Students

The student enrollment at Delta State was 4,091 in 2007 (3,436 full-time equivalent).

About 39% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 61% of the class.

Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Delta State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Delta State provides on-campus housing for 1,574 of its 3,436 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Delta State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Delta State is in the Gulf South Conference for major sports.

Delta State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 180 male students received the aid (men were 67% of those receiving aid) and 88 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 33% of students receiving such aid) .

Delta State Admissions (2007)