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Interested in attending Delta State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Delta State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

100
%
Acceptance rate
3.4
Average High School GPA
1121
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Delta State University?

100%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Delta State accepted 100% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,242 people applied and 1,238 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
765 / 767 (100%)
Men
473 / 475 (100%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Delta State University:

100%
96.0
92.0
88.0
84.0
80.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at Delta State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Delta State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Delta State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Delta State University?

3.4
Average High School GPA
1121
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Delta State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.4. 14% of freshmen who attended Delta State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
15%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
16%
2.00-2.49
2%

Delta State is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

11%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

82%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
Math Mean
556
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
Verbal Mean
565
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
970
Composite Mean
1121
75th Percentile
1160

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