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Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Open
- Average net price
- $14,364
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings
- $50,860
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Emporia State University is a public college in Emporia, KS with 2,239 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1120 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,364 per year ($10,679 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $50,860 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,592
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,556
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 26%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Emporia State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,887
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,226
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,539
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,679
- $30–48k$14,341
- $48–75k$17,207
- $75–110k$20,023
- $110k+$19,650
Get a personal estimate with Emporia State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $50,860
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,728
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,239
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White68%
- Hispanic13%
- Black4%
- Asian1%
Emporia State University FAQ
What is Emporia State University's acceptance rate?+
Emporia State University admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.
What ACT score do you need for Emporia State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Emporia State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Emporia State University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,592 students applied to Emporia State University and 1,556 were admitted; 409 enrolled.
Does Emporia State University consider legacy status?+
No. Emporia State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Emporia State University require an essay?+
Emporia State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Emporia State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,887 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,364.
What is Emporia State University's graduation rate?+
57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 155025 · How we use this data
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