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98.6%Acceptance
$8,605Tuition
1,613Students
47%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,991Earnings
Public4-yearNCAA Division IIData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,605
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,605
Average Net Price
$13,778
Students Receiving Financial Aid
43.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,427
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,500
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,532
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,390
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$216/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
49.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
43.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,183
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,200
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,514
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,418
$110,001+ $17,117

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay between $11,183 and $17,418 annually depending on income, far below the $18,532 sticker price. The lowest-income families get the best financial aid package at just over $11,000 per year. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $45,000 to $70,000. Delta State charges the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students at $8,605, making it unusually affordable for non-residents.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,390, translating to monthly payments around $216. With median earnings hitting $42,000 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of income. The school's 52% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially. Low-income families and out-of-state students hunting for affordable options get the strongest value proposition at this Mississippi Delta institution.

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