Under 3% of the students at Delta State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $21,774 | $21,774 |
| Tuition | $8,360 | $8,360 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $8,114 | $8,114 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 93% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 50% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 58% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 61% |
Delta State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Delta State University was 3.11.
In 2020, 3% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 450 | 435 |
| 75th Percentile | 620 | 505 |
In 2020, 92% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 18 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 23 | - |