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Emporia State University

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Acceptance Rate 97.71 %
Tuition & Fees $15,419
($7,106)
Student Population 4,557
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,991
Graduation Rate 56 %

Academic Overview

Emporia State University Campus, Emporia, KS
Emporia State University is a public, four-years institute located in Emporia, Kansas. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $7,106 for Kansas residents and $15,419 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,843 for Kansas residents and $19,154 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,557 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 97.71% and the graduation rate is 56% last year.
The salary after graduation from Emporia State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $40,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, ESU's tuition & fees is $7,106 for Kansas residents and $15,419 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $8,843 for in-state students and $19,154 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,106$15,419
Graduate$8,843$19,154
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at ESU. The acceptance rate of ESU is 97.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.95%. The average graduation rate is 56% and the transfer-out rate is 8%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,991 and 81% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,557 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Emporia State University is 97.71 %.
Acceptance Rate
97.71%
Graduation Rate for Emporia State University is 56 %
Graduation Rate
56%
Transfer-out Rate for Emporia State University is 8 %
Transfer-out Rate
8%
Retention Rate for Emporia State University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Emporia State University is 4,557
Student Population
4,557
Student to Faculty Ratio for Emporia State University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,991 at Emporia State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,991

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801-5415
Phone620-341-1200
WEBwww.emporia.edu/
Admissionwww.emporia.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.emporia.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aidwww.emporia.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.emporia.edu/financial-aid/financial-information-consumers/net-price-calculator-tool/
Veterans Tuitionwww.emporia.edu/finaid/veterans/
Athleticwww.emporia.edu/right2know/
Disability Servicewww.emporia.edu/academics-majors/academic-services-advising/student-accessibility-support-services/

Offered Degrees

ESU offers 108 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's550
Master's330
Doctorate (Research)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate180
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Emporia State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:988)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,998)

Veterans Benefits

Emporia State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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