Cleveland, MS
Delta State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 100% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,072 | 1,008 | 290 | 94% |
| 2020 | 875 | 873 | 192 | 100% |
| 2021 | 901 | 899 | 264 | 100% |
| 2022 | 936 | 923 | 217 | 99% |
| 2023 | 1,242 | 1,238 | 218 | 100% |
Fall 2023 applicants
765 of 767 women and 473 of 475 men were admitted.
Policy: Required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Delta State University has an acceptance rate of 100% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,238 of 1,242 applicants.
Less Selective. Delta State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,242 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 218 enrolled.
Yes. Delta State University requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 100% — it has become less selective.