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Delta State University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 925-1210. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 17-23. Delta State University admitted 100% of applicants and required SAT or ACT scores.

SAT middle 50%
925-1210
ACT middle 50%
17-23
Acceptance rate
100%
Test policy, fall 2024
Required
Undergraduates
1,620

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Delta State University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1210 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Delta State University's SAT submitters; 925 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 17% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Delta State University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Delta State University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing475520590
SAT Math450530620
SAT total (estimated)92510501210
ACT composite172023

Math runs higher than Reading and Writing here: the top quarter of submitters starts at 620 in Math but 590 in Reading and Writing.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1050.

Testing policy

Does Delta State University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Required

Delta State University told the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Delta State University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Delta State University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$8,605
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$8,605
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$13,540
First-year retention rate
67%
Graduation rate within 6 years
48%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$41,991

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Fort Hays State UniversityKS · SAT 970-1140University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWI · ACT 17-24Lamar UniversityTX · SAT 930-1140Colorado Mesa UniversityCO · SAT 930-1160West Texas A & M UniversityTX · SAT 950-1170North Carolina Central UniversityNC · ACT 19-22

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Millsaps CollegeSAT 1025-1150Mississippi Christian UniversityACT 19-25Mississippi University for WomenACT 17-24University of MississippiSAT 1000-1200William Carey UniversitySAT 1040-1290Belhaven UniversitySAT 1010-1298

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FAQ

Delta State University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Delta State University?

Delta State University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 925 and 1210 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1210 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 925 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Delta State University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 17 to 23, with a median of 20. Scoring 23 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Delta State University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Delta State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores. Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Delta State University's admissions website before you apply.

What is Delta State University's acceptance rate?

Delta State University admitted 100% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].