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Emporia State University

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Emporia, Kansas 66801-5415

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Known for business — excellent value

Emporia State University is a public institution in Emporia with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,601 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,702.

Established
1863
Motto
"Changing Lives for the Common Good"
Mascot
Corky the Hornet
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II

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98%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
2,328Students
17:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$47,601Earnings 10yr
$15,702Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Emporia State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.7%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,356
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,669
Room & Board$10,542
Books & Supplies$1,160
Total Cost of Attendance$20,527
Average Net Price$15,702
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,658
$30–48K$10,763
$48–75K$15,438
$75–110K$18,019
$110K+$18,347

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,702

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,328
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 4%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.3%
Freshman Retention67.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,389
8 Years$44,930
10 Years$47,601

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,100
Men
$47,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hornets

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from KS state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
98 mi(170 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
324 mi(562 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
391 mi(678 min)

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