Emporia State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,239 students.
About This School
Emporia State University is a public institution located in Emporia, Kansas with approximately 2,239 undergraduate students enrolled. Emporia State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,261 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $40,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — at just $15,702/year after aid and a median debt of only $14,000 at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable, but a 54% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention suggest that many students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously. Median earnings of $40,300 a decade out are modest but reasonable given the low debt load, making this a potentially solid value for students in education or business who have a clear plan and strong self-motivation. Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable Kansas school and have support systems in place, but come in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,239 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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