Delta State University Acceptance Rate
Cleveland, Mississippi · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,242
- Admitted
- 1,238
- Yield
- 17.6%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Delta State University's acceptance rate has risen from 92.3% in 2014–15 to 99.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 496 to 1,242 (+150%) over that period.
Its 99.7% rate makes Delta State University more selective than about 1% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 14 tracked Mississippi schools, it is more selective than about 7%.
Delta State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 17.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 496 | 458 | 92.3% | 371 |
| 2015–16 | 845 | 735 | 87% | 324 |
| 2016–17 | 878 | 785 | 89.4% | 345 |
| 2017–18 | 879 | 764 | 86.9% | 320 |
| 2018–19 | 905 | 771 | 85.2% | 290 |
| 2019–20 | 1,072 | 1,008 | 94% | 290 |
| 2020–21 | 517 | 515 | 99.6% | 193 |
| 2021–22 | 901 | 899 | 99.8% | 264 |
| 2022–23 | 936 | 923 | 98.6% | 217 |
| 2023–24 | 1,242 | 1,238 | 99.7% | 218 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 767 | 765 | 99.7% |
| Men | 475 | 473 | 99.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 460–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 82% |
How Delta State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Delta State University's acceptance rate?
Delta State University's acceptance rate is 99.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,238 admitted of 1,242 applicants).
Is Delta State University test optional?
Delta State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Delta State University?
Delta State University received 1,242 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,238.
What SAT score do you need for Delta State University?
Admitted students at Delta State University typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Delta State University getting harder to get into?
Delta State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 92.3% in 2014–15 to 99.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.deltastate.edu/.