This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
100.0%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 83%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
925
25th Percentile
1,050
Median
1,210
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,125(-75 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
17
25th Percentile
19
Median
23
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
32%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
42%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
62%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Delta State University Admissions
While Delta State University does not publish minimum GPA requirements, admitted students at highly selective schools like Delta typically have nearly perfect GPAs (3.9+) along with exceptional extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations.
Delta State University reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 925 and 1210. ACT scores range from 17 to 23. Check Delta's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Delta State University is considered highly selective. With an acceptance rate of 1%, roughly 1 in 100 applicants receives an offer. This indicates extremely high competition for spots.
Delta State University uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Delta is a reach, use Azimuth's alternatives tool to find schools with higher acceptance rates but similar academic quality and outcomes.
