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Emporia State University

Emporia State University is a medium, public institution located in Emporia, ks. Founded in 1863, Emporia State University offers undergraduate degrees in 75 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,663 undergraduates
cost $7,001 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Emporia State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 95.7%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.41
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

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30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Emporia State University is known for one of its top majors: Curriculum and Instruction. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Other
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Curriculum and Instruction
Library Science and Administration
Educational Administration and Supervision
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,001
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,308
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $4,350
Cost of attendance* $21,659
Average financial aid package $14,139
Estimated cost $7,520 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,918
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,308
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $4,350
Cost of attendance* $29,576
Average financial aid package $14,139
Estimated cost $15,437 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Emporia State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,663, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

4,658

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
28%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
64%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Emporia State University, students love their Phi Eta Sigma, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801-5415
phone 620-341-1200
address www.emporia.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Phi eta sigma

Student chapter of the american library association of esu

Tradplus student organization

Arabic culture student organization

Emporia kansas association of nursing students

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Emporia State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Emporia State University?

Emporia State University is located in Emporia, ks.

What is the acceptance rate at Emporia State University? 

The acceptance rate for Emporia State University is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for Emporia State University?

The average high school GPA for Emporia State University students was 3.41.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Emporia State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Emporia State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $86,636.

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