Delta State University is a public university in Cleveland, Mississippi, offering programs in education, nursing, business, and aviation within the Mississippi Delta region. Students rave about the welcoming community, small class sizes, supportive professors, diverse clubs, and vibrant athletic spirit with the Statesmen.

State

Mississippi

Student Population

1,964

Acceptance Rate

94%

GPA Range

2.89-3.25

SAT Range

940-1190

Common Majors

Nursing, Physical Education Teaching, Elementary Education, Business

"Delta State's family atmosphere feels like home—caring profs, campus events, and tailgates build tight bonds. Cleveland offers cozy downtown eats, nearby fishing spots, Memphis trips for music; safe Southern hospitality perfect for growth and good times!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,605

Conference

Gulf South Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.7

Avg Women's Scores

79-82

Men's Team Notes

Delta State men’s golf averaged about 73–74 per player per round, with team totals around 295 over four counting scores. The team posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed, multi‑round events, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Delta State women’s golf averaged about 79–82 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team turned in competitive 54‑hole totals, remained active in regional‑level events, and improved low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Isaac Samples

Women's Coach

Isaac Samples

Men's Email

isamples@deltastate.edu

Women's Email

isamples@deltastate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Isaac Samples serves as head men's golf coach at Delta State University, taking over a storied Gulf South Conference program known for national contention. Hired to continue championship tradition, he guides Statesmen through events like Full Moon BBQ Invitational and GSC Championships from Cleveland, Mississippi base, emphasizing competitive recruiting and regional NCAA qualification.

Women's Coach Bio

Isaac Samples directs Delta State women's golf alongside the men's team in Gulf South competition. His leadership builds on program legacy through Southeast Region tournaments, focusing on development for conference titles and NCAA postseason bids from the Mississippi campus.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Delta State's family atmosphere feels like home—caring profs, campus events, and tailgates build tight bonds. Cleveland offers cozy downtown eats, nearby fishing spots, Memphis trips for music; safe Southern hospitality perfect for growth and good times!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Delta State men’s golf averaged about 73–74 per player per round, with team totals around 295 over four counting scores. The team posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed, multi‑round events, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Delta State women’s golf averaged about 79–82 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team turned in competitive 54‑hole totals, remained active in regional‑level events, and improved low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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