Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · Public · offers Graduate degrees
98%Acceptance rate
$16,261Average net price / year
56%Graduation rate
$47,601Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,500Median debt at graduation
2,239Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $7,106
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,419
- Total cost of attendance
- $21,967
- Room & board
- $10,950
- Books & supplies
- $1,243
- Average net price
- $16,261
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $11,452
- $30–48k
- $11,905
- $48–75k
- $14,229
- $75–110k
- $18,994
- $110k+
- $19,531
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 97.7%
- Average SAT
- 1120
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 18–24
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $41,389
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,601
- Median debt (graduates)
- $19,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 34%
- Students with federal loans
- 59%
Programs: what graduates earn
35 of 81 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 274 | $72,171 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 55 | $61,434 | $18,862 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 151 | $60,072 | $18,499 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 49 | $59,976 | — |
| Mathematics | 22 | $59,896 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 26 | $57,008 | $24,237 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 27 | $53,927 | $12,963 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 186 | $53,656 | $16,026 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 78 | $51,665 | $23,075 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 40 | $48,228 | $40,126 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 8 | $47,919 | $41,183 |
| Library Science and Administration | 148 | $47,440 | $29,298 |
| Security Science and Technology | 7 | $46,695 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 20 | $42,412 | $34,104 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 15 | $49,818 | — |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $47,278 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,239
- Graduate students
- 3,098
- Part-time
- 7%
- Women / men
- 64% / 36%
- White
- 68%
- Hispanic
- 13%
- Black
- 4%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 4%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $62,262 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 91%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.emporia.edu
- Also known as
- ESU E-State
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Education – 26% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 6% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 6% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Emporia State University?
97.7% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1120 on the SAT.
How much does Emporia State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $16,261 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,106 and the full cost of attendance is $21,967.
How much do Emporia State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $47,601 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
56% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Emporia
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Hills Technical College Emporia, KS · Public · 352 students |
$16,017 | — | 68% | $47,007 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.