Emporia State University
Emporia, KS, USA
Founded in 1863, Emporia State University is a public institution with “selective” admissions that offers a flat rate tuition. The Emporia State campus houses the Johnston Geology Museum, the Peterson Planetarium, and the Richard H. Schmidt Museum of Natural History, as well as several programs for students to take advantage of, such as The Healthy Relationship & Interpersonal Violence Education (THRIVE) and Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. Emporia also provides TradPlus & Veteran Student Services.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
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Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
91%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1116
0
1600
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,615
Total Number of Undergrads
2,948
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
50%
20-39 Students
36%
40-99 Students
13%
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$7,001
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$14,918
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$9,308
|
Books and Supplies |
$1000
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
64%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,246
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,908
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,690
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
77%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,303
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
35%
US National: 44%
65%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
100
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hornets
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Kansas City
Topeka
Wichita
Lawrence
Denver
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
36%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,300
What Students Are Saying
Emporia is a great university that allows students to get involved in the community. It has a great learning environment. Kids will feel right at home once attending.
Tiffani from Hoyt, KS
If you're looking for a school that has the top programs in all its degrees, genuinely looks out for its students, and offers a lot of opportunities, Emporia is for you. It's a great transition school. Everyone there is positive, helpful and wants you to succeed!
Carissa - Valley Falls, KS
Emporia is the perfect school for me; it's a small town environment with a lot of care for their students and amazing programs. I can't wait to go and get my degree there, especially with the best art therapy program! Emporia hasn't failed my expectations.
Marissa from Kingman, KS
Emporia State has a friendly, inviting and warm atmosphere about it. The professors and advisers care about you and the teacher's college is full of some of the most kind and understanding people you will ever meet. I loved it here, and was said to leave the college I had grown to love.
Abbey from Wichita, KS
Teachers are always willing to help students inside and outside of class time, they want to see them succeed.
Beautiful, spacious campus with tons of clubs and groups to get involved with.
Great athletics program, the students are encouraged to stay on top of their grades and their coaches are involved in their academic success.
Beautiful, spacious campus with tons of clubs and groups to get involved with.
Great athletics program, the students are encouraged to stay on top of their grades and their coaches are involved in their academic success.
Crystal from Paxico, KS
emporia state university is a great school, it is a very student driven campus with lots of opportunity's to get involved with the community and different clubs. the teachers and staff are very welcoming and go out of there way to make sure all needs of the students are met. the class sizes are perfect and the teachers actually make sure to get to know the students.
Natasha from Osborne, KS
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