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Emporia State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Kansas

Emporia State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
97.7%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹14,48,337Out-of-state
Students
2,239Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

Emporia State University (Emporia State or ESU) is a public university in Emporia, Kansas, United States. Established in March 1863 as the Kansas State Normal School, Emporia State is the third-oldest public university in the state of Kansas. Emporia State is one of six public universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
The university offers degrees through seven schools, one college, and one institute: the School of Business and Technology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Library and Information Management, School of Science and Mathematics, School of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Applied Health Sciences, The Teachers College, and the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies. Prior to the 2023–24 school year, Emporia State only had two schools and colleges.

Admissions planning estimate

97.7% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 82.7%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 97.7% (1,556/1,592; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

98 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,918
Offered a place 1,874
Enrolled 430

22.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹25,93,650 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹14,48,337
  • Housing₹10,28,555
  • Books & supplies₹1,16,757
Sticker price ₹25,93,650
After aid (average) ₹15,27,428

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹6,67,481
Out-of-state ₹14,48,337

Average aid awarded: ₹8,10,633 a year.

Outcomes and support

76.9%
Retention
56.1%
Graduation
55%
Get financial aid
18%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 68.3%
Hispanic 12.8%
Multiracial 6%
African American 4.4%
Unknown 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate97.71%
Total Applicants1918
Admitted Applicants1874
Enrolled Applicants430
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹6,67,481
Out-of-State Tuition₹14,48,337
Average Housing Cost₹10,28,555
Books & Supplies₹1,16,757
Average Net Price₹15,27,428
Students Receiving Aid55%
Average Aid Awarded₹8,10,633
Out-of-State Students18%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.38%
Asian0.71%
Hispanic12.77%
White68.33%
Multiracial5.98%
Native American0.49%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International3.62%
Unknown Race3.62%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate56.1%
Retention Rate76.85%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates2239

Contact

Street Address1 Kellogg Cir
ZIP Code66801
Phone(620) 341-5465
Websitehttps://www.emporia.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/