Employer Identification Number (EIN): 64-6026565
DUNS: 063942676
Congressional District: MS-002
Type of Organization: Public/State-controlled Institution of Higher Education
Tax Status: Instrument of state government under Section 170(c)(1)
Total Faculty and Staff (Fall 2010): 698
Total Student Enrollment (Fall 2010): 4,327
Indirect Cost Rate Documentation
46% of salaries and benefits - On-Campus
19% of salaries and benefits - Off-Campus
Off-campus definition: For all activities performed in facilities not owned by DSU and to which rent is directly allocated to the project, the off-campus rate will apply. Grants or contracts will not be subject to more than one cost rate. If more than 50% of a project is performed off-campus, the off-campus rate will apply to the entire project.
DSU's cost rate agreement is with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
The University does not pay benefits for students who are employed; therefore, no benefits are to be calculated for student workers, graduate assistants, etc.