Emporia State University

Emporia, KS · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Emporia State University

Emporia State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Emporia, KS, in a town setting. It enrolls about 2,239 students. The acceptance rate is 98%. 56% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,601.

98%

Acceptance

$16,261

Net price

2,239

Enrollment

56%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

98%

Acceptance rate

1,120

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

ACT Composite18–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,261

Average net price

$7,106

In-state tuition

$15,419

Out-of-state tuition

$10,950

Room & board

$1,243

Books & supplies

$21,967

Total cost of attendance

34%

Students receiving Pell grants

59%

Students with federal loans

$19,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,452

$30–48K

$11,905

$48–75K

$14,229

$75–110K

$18,994

$110K+

$19,531

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Education26.2%

Business19.8%

Health & Nursing15.5%

Biology6.2%

Humanities6.1%

Psychology5.9%

Visual & Performing Arts5.7%

Computer Science3.0%

Parks & Recreation2.5%

Communications2.1%

After Graduation

$47,601

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$41,389

Median earnings (6 yrs)

56%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,688

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,239

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women

36% men

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Campus

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