Emporia State University

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  • 4 Year
  • Emporia, KS
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

4,557
Emporia State University overview
Emporia State University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Emporia State University, located in the eastern Kansas city of Emporia, occupies a 234-acre suburban campus between Kansas City and Wichita. Founded in 1863 as Kansas State Normal School, it was one of the first public institutions in Kansas dedicated to training teachers. The university maintains its strong foundation in teacher education while offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges, with notable strengths in business, library science, and STEM fields. ESU features traditional residence halls and apartment-style living options for students, with most first-year students residing on campus. The Hornets compete in NCAA Division II athletics as members of the MIAA conference, with particularly competitive programs in track and field and cross country.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Emporia State University admission standards
  • GPA 3.41

Acceptance Rate

97.7%
Emporia State University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 22.9%
  • Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kansas Resident Tuition

$7,106

Out of State Resident Tuition

$15,419

Breakdown

In State Costs for Emporia State University
  • Tuition $7,106
  • Books and Supplies $1,243
  • Other Fees $1,564
  • Room and Board $10,950
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,588
  • Total One Year Cost $24,451

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Emporia State University are Education, Business, and Social Sciences. 27% of students major in Education, 16% in Business, and 11% in Social Sciences.

  • Education 27%
  • Business 16%
  • Social Sciences 11%
  • Health Professions 9%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155025.

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Last updated: August 2026