Delta State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Delta State University?

For the reported 2024-25 academic year, Delta State listed the same average full-time undergraduate tuition for in-state and out-of-state students: $8,435. Reported mandatory fees brought tuition and fees to $8,605. Housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses are additional costs.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $8,605 for the reported academic year.
• Typical room and board charges: $9,184 combined.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,500.

Adding those three reported categories gives $19,289, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: it excludes transportation, personal expenses, and any applicable program-specific charges. It also should not be used as a commuter's housing budget. Reported average net prices after grant aid were about $10,615 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $10,625 for those in the next income band, but an individual aid offer can differ substantially. Compare the university's current, term-specific cost-of-attendance budget with your own financial aid offer before deciding what you would need to pay or borrow.

What are the work-study opportunities at Delta State University?

Eligible Delta State students may be able to combine classes with part-time employment, including Federal Work-Study positions when offered in their aid package. Federal Work-Study is earned wages, not a grant automatically credited against a bill; qualifying for it does not itself guarantee a job or a particular number of hours.

Students seeking work-study should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), review their aid offer, and follow the university's instructions for finding and applying to available positions. Other campus jobs may be open to students who do not receive work-study, with different funding and eligibility rules. Career-related internships are another possibility, but their pay and academic-credit arrangements vary. Delta State's career services can be a starting point for job-search, résumé, and internship guidance; students should confirm which opportunities are available in their intended term.