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Emporia State University

Emporia, KSPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 98% Acceptance
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98%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$16,261
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.2K
Students
Medium campus body
$41,389
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Emporia State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Emporia, KS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 98%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
98% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
98%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,555
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,168
Earnings 5yr: $67,899
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,956
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,002
Earnings 5yr: $70,173
Debt: $24,440
Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,133
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,568
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,257
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,263
Earnings 5yr: $86,014
Debt: $19,237
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,271
Earnings 5yr: $72,650
Debt: $20,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,259
Earnings 5yr: $64,171
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,043
Earnings 5yr: $52,913
Debt: $22,895
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,719
Earnings 5yr: $63,189
Debt: $16,938
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,355
Earnings 5yr: $54,371
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,568
Earnings 5yr: $59,470
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $59,455
Earnings 5yr: $58,665
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,389
Earnings 5yr: $54,419
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,527
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Library Science and Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,843
Earnings 5yr: $53,566
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,602
Earnings 5yr: $55,525
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,022
Earnings 5yr: $50,193
Debt: $19,500
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,486
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,261
In-State Tuition$7,106
Out-of-State Tuition$15,419
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

34%
Pell Grants
59%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$41,389
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,601

Completion Signals

56%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

36%
Men
64%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$61,278
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