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Delta State University

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,360

Cost of attendance at Delta State University in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $8,409
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,360

Cost of attendance at Delta State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $12,849
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Delta State University was $14,092. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Delta State

Delta State net price calculator

$14,092

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Mississippi and nationwide.

Mississippi's average $13,768
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of Delta State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $14,092 $207 (1%) $12,919 $13,257 $17,001 $16,907 $15,986
2021 $14,299 $1,706 (14%) $12,441 $11,468 $15,064 $16,984 $17,343
2020 $12,593 $221 (2%) $11,053 $13,138 $13,244 $16,031 $16,187
2019 $12,814 $145 (1%) $10,719 $11,716 $12,560 $16,079 $17,060
2018 $12,669 $51 $10,840 $11,055 $14,543 $14,926 $16,175
2017 $12,720 $89 $11,336 $10,695 $15,098 $15,958 $15,515
2016 $12,809 $1,455 (10%) $11,065 $11,161 $13,919 $14,594 $16,192
2015 $14,264 $371 (3%) $12,640 $14,246 $16,759 $18,170 $18,217
2014 $14,635 -- $12,639 $13,218 $14,775 $15,258 $15,870

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Delta State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $20,468 $239 (1%) $8,360 $10,608 $1,500
2021 $20,229 $450 (2%) $8,121 $10,608 $1,500
2020 $19,779 $811 (4%) $7,671 $10,608 $1,500
2019 $18,968 $1,443 (7%) $7,246 $10,222 $1,500
2018 $20,411 $1,419 (7%) $6,859 $12,052 $1,500
2017 $18,992 $675 (4%) $6,418 $11,574 $1,000
2016 $18,317 $100 $6,112 $11,205 $1,000
2015 $18,217 No change $6,012 $11,205 $1,000
2014 $18,217 $468 (3%) $6,012 $11,205 $1,000
2013 $17,749 -- $5,724 $11,025 $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Delta State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 1,277 dormitories available to its students at $4,530 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Delta State is $503 per month.
Does Delta State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Delta State for one academic year is $3,584, which works out to $398 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Delta State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Delta State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,800
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,000
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,700
How much is Delta State application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Delta State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Delta State University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $341 $455
For out-of-state students $341 $455

Housing and Meal

Delta State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Delta State University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $3,584 $4,530 N/A 35 1,277
2021 $3,480 $4,505 N/A 35 1,277
2020 $3,378 $4,530 N/A 35 1,277
2019 $3,280 $4,442 N/A 35 1,277
2018 $3,170 $4,414 N/A 35 1,277
2017 $3,060 $4,314 N/A 35 1,364
2016 $2,950 $4,114 N/A 99 1,094

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Delta State University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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