Emporia State University — College Profile

About

Emporia State University is best known for its foundational legacy in educator preparation through its nationally recognized Teachers College, alongside strong programs in business, nursing, and mental health counseling. The university holds a unique distinction as home to the School of Library and Information Management—the oldest library school in the western United States—and host to the National Teachers Hall of Fame. On campus, students enjoy a welcoming, close-knit Midwestern environment enriched by active NCAA Division II athletics, over 100 student organizations, and cherished community traditions.

Wikipedia:Emporia State University is a public university in Emporia, Kansas, United States. Established in March 1863 as the Kansas State Normal School, Emporia State is the third-oldest public university in the state of Kansas. Emporia State is one of six public universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.

Location

Emporia, KS, 66801-5415 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MCI · Kansas City

100 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$21,967

Out-of-state COA

$30,280

Avg net price

$16,261

Room & board

$10,950

In-state tuition

$7,106

Out-of-state tuition

$15,419

Books & supplies

$1,243/yr

Average 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

Admit rate

98%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1120

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

55%

4-yr on-time completion

41%

1st-yr retention

77%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

52%

Transferred

29%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

17%

Median earnings (6yr)

$41,389

Median earnings (10yr)

$47,601

Median debt

$19,500

Monthly loan payment

$207

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$22,500

Debt (90th percentile)

$31,659

Student Body

Men 36%Women 64%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

34%

First-generation

34%

Median family income

$51,017

Independent students

18%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Hispanic

13%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$41,389

10 years after entry

$47,601

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods140

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas85

Business Administration, Management and Operations75

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing59

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities52

Psychology, General47

Public Health35

Biology, General25

Marketing21

Communication and Media Studies20

Fine and Studio Arts16

Sociology13

Music12

Accounting and Related Services11

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology10

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft10

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Institutional

Endowment

$104M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

91%

Avg faculty salary

$6,918/mo

Instructional spend/student

$8,688