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Cleveland, MS · Jackson, MS
| Delta State University | Jackson State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,540/yr | $23,836/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,223/yr | $22,869/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,390 | $30,470 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,615/yr | $22,516/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,625/yr | $26,236/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,170/yr | $26,388/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,950/yr | $27,576/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $216/mo | $323/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,731/yr | $14,341/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,700/yr | $14,341/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,000/yr | $18,646/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $22,445/yr | $32,415/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,605/yr | $8,965/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $8,605/yr | $11,965/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 42% | 72% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 82% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 100% | 93% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 925–1210 | 820–1070 |
| SAT average | 1050 | 965 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–23 | 15–20 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–23 · Math 16–23 | English 13–21 · Math 15–18 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,242 | 14,141 |
| Students accepted | 1,238 | 12,873 |
| Students who enrolled | 218 | 978 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 7.6% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 82% | 29% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 48% | 51% |
| Freshmen who come back | 67% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $41,991/yr | $39,060/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $24,798–$59,444 | $23,528–$56,884 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 52% | 40% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 37% | 51% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 33% | 25% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,265/yr | $30,530/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 62% | 54% |
| Graduate on time | 32% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 42% | 47% |
| First-gen students who finish | 20% | 36% |
| Low-income students who finish | 17% | 35% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $38,771/yr | $34,769/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Education 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 14% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% |
| Most popular program | Education — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Education, General — $79,326/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $69,650/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.9% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,620 | 4,600 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 778 | 1,676 |
| Average professor pay | $7,517/mo | $7,988/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 60% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $25,245 | $21,266 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Jackson, MS |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1924 | 1877 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Men | 47% | 37% |
| Women | 53% | 63% |
| White students | 48% | 2.4% |
| Black students | 40% | 94% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 2.8% | 0.2% |
| Asian students | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| Special type | None | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 32% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 10% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 19% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,994/yr | $10,884/yr |
| Endowment | $37.5M | $61.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,277 | 2,149 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,094/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,972/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 7 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 338 | 363 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.8M | $3.6M |
| Athletics budget | $5.0M | $12.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.0M | $12.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $54,955 | $78,279 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.