Emporia State University campus
Emporia State University logo

Emporia State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 892
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Emporia, Kansas, Emporia State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Emporia State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Emporia State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Emporia State is reported to be 50%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 74% at Emporia State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,001

Cost of attendance at Emporia State University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $7,489
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,918

Cost of attendance at Emporia State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $17,865
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Emporia State University received on average $5,147 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,147
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 217 39% $4,764 $1,033,858
Other Federal Grant 217 39% $4,992 $1,083,358
State Grant/Scholarships 150 27% $1,075 $161,182
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 365 65% $3,684 $1,344,573
Total Grant & Scholarships 503 90% $5,147 $2,589,113

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Emporia State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Emporia State University students is 49.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.3%.

49.9%

  • asian 50.0% 3 students
  • African American 46.7% 14 students
  • white 53.0% 272 students
  • unknown 80.0% 8 students
  • hispanic 35.0% 21 students
  • International Students 45.7% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 41.4% 29 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Emporia State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Emporia State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)