Delta State University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,739

7% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$12,669

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

10.4%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

86.9%

879 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

3,785

67.7% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

39.6%

128 Graduates

About

Delta State University is a higher education institution located in Bolivar County, MS. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Delta State University were Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (63 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (62 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (41 degrees).

In 2017, 837 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delta State University. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (466 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (296 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Delta State University is $6,739, which is $-13,994 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Delta State University is $6,739, which is $-13,994 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,669.

In 2017, 77% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 55% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$6,739

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Delta State University was $6,739. The cost of tuition at Delta State University is $-13,994 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Delta State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,669

2017 Value

0.962%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Delta State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,669. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Delta State University grew by 0.962%.

This chart compares the average net price of Delta State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,374

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Delta State University was of $7,374 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 4.39% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Delta State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

55%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Delta State University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 1.32% with respect to 2016, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Delta State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

10.4%

2016 Default Rate

115

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Delta State University was 10.4%, which represents 115 out of the 1111 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Delta State University received 879 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 0.114% annual growth. Out of those 879 applicants, 764 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,785 students enrolled at Delta State University in 2017, and 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Delta State University has an overall enrollment yield of 41.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

764

Accepted Out of 879

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Delta State University was 86.9% (764 admissions from 879 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 89.4%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 0.114%, while admissions declined by -2.68%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Delta State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

7% of enrolled first-time students at Delta State University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Delta State University has a total enrollment of 3,785 students. The full-time enrollment at Delta State University is 2,562 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,223. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at Delta State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delta State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.9% White, 32% Black or African American, 1.98% Hispanic or Latino, 1.06% Two or More Races, 0.925% Asian, 0.0528% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0528% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Delta State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (33.1%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Black or African American Female (19.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (33.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.6%) and White Male (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delta State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,785 students. The full-time enrollment at Delta State University is 2,562 and the part-time enrollment is 1,223. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at Delta State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Delta State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Delta State University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Delta State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Delta State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,231
Black or African American
1,212
Hispanic or Latino
75

The enrolled student population at Delta State University is 58.9% White, 32% Black or African American, 1.98% Hispanic or Latino, 1.06% Two or More Races, 0.925% Asian, 0.0528% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0528% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 54 students (1.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 241 more women than men received degrees from Delta State University. The majority of degree recipients at Delta State University are white (466 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (296 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Delta State University is Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (63 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (62 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (41 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Delta State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (13 degrees awarded), Transportation (32 degrees), and Education (275 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delta State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,458,017 people), Secondary school teachers (467,049 people), Education administrators (254,945 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (208,276 people), and Special education teachers (207,874 people).

The most specialized majors at Delta State University are Science Technologies (13 degrees awarded), Transportation (32 degrees), Education (275 degrees), Human Sciences (34 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delta State University are Chief executives & legislators, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Public relations specialists, Actuaries, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delta State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,708,890 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (221,864 people), Individual & family services (145,975 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (143,404 people), and Child day care services (126,618 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Delta State University.

Most Common

Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
63 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
62 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
41 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Delta State University was Physical Education Teaching & Coaching with 63 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Delta State University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 298 degrees were awarded to men at Delta State University, which is 0.553 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (539).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Delta State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Delta State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.875 times less than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 76 degrees were awarded to women at Delta State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 38 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 17% of students graduating from Delta State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Delta State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
466 degrees awarded
Black or African American
296 degrees awarded
Unknown
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delta State University is white (466 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (296 degrees).

2.51% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
289 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
210 degrees awarded
White Male
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Delta State University is white female (289 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (210 degrees).

Operations

Delta State University has an endowment valued at nearly $28.8M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $135k (0.468%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Delta State University had a total salary expenditure of $70.8M. Delta State University employs 58 Assistant professors, 46 Instructors, and 34 Associate professors. Most academics at Delta State University are Female Assistant professors (33), Female Instructors(31), and Male Assistant professors (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delta State University are: Service, with 82 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 79 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$28.8M

2017 Endowment

11.2%

growth from 2016

Delta State University has an endowment valued at about $28.8M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Delta State University grew 11.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.29M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Delta State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.53M - Federal
$1.43M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Delta State University received $2.53M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.43M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$27.7M

2017 Salaries

1.39%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Delta State University paid a median of $27.7M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($70.8M) and a 1.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.48% growth from 2015 and a 2.04% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.12M

Instructional Salaries

154

Number of Employees

In 2017, Delta State University paid a total of $9.12M to 154 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

82 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Delta State University were Assistant professor with 58 employees; Instructor with 46 employees; and Instructor with 34 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delta State University were Service with 82 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 79 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Delta State University was Female Assistant professor with 33 employees, Female Instructor with 31 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Delta State University.

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