Emporia State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Emporia State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

95.7%

Admission Difficulty for Emporia State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at ESU is 95.7%. Its admission rate is the 22nd lowest in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into ESU and can you get accepted?

Emporia State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,766 out of the 1,846 who applied were admitted.

Emporia State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into ESU ?

96% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Emporia State University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.41 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

ESU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.41

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Emporia State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into ESU are to have around a 3.41 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.41 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as ESU accepts 96% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at ESU is 3.41 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #11 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since ESU is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Emporia State University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	8.6%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	24.6%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	18.6%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.6%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	14.1%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	14.5%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.9%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.1%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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ESU SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Emporia State University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 2% of students submitted SAT scores and 95% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Emporia State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Emporia State University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

ESU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

95%

ACT Scores for Emporia State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Emporia State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

69% of Emporia State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Emporia State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	15%
Top 25% of class	36%
Top 50% of class	69%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Emporia State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,247	599	1,846
Accepted	1,188	578	1,766
Acceptance Rate	95%	96%	96%
Enrolled	353	183	537
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	30%	32%	30%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Emporia State University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Emporia State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Emporia State University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted