Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Delta State University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$9K
+
Room
$8K
+
Books
$1,500
=
Sticker Price
$22,008
$9K+$8K+$1,500=$22,008
Your Family Income
Sticker
$22,008
−
Your Aid
$6,494
=
Net Price
$15,514
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Delta State University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$22,008
Tuition and Fees
$8,605
Room and Board
$8,427
Books and Supplies
$1,500
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$8,230
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$13,778
Delta State University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,183
$30–48k
$11,200
$48–75k
$15,514
$75–110k
$17,418
$110k+
$17,117
Understanding Your Aid Package
Delta State University has a sticker price of $22,008 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $22,008/year
Average aid: $8,230 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$15,514/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,183/year
43% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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43%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
32%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$20,390
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $22,450
Median Parent PLUS Loans$11,291
Debt Manageability
0.49x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,991
vs $46,674 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+16%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-6,347
31th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$24,798
25th %ile
$59,444
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Delta State University Cost & Financial Aid
Delta State University's published tuition is $22,008 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $15,514—a difference of $6,494.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,183 at Delta State University. 43% of students receive Pell Grants.
Delta State University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Delta graduates is $20,390, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $216 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $17,117 at Delta—still $4,891 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
