Emporia State University

Emporia, KS · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Emporia State University reported a 97.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Emporia State University is a public 4-year institution in Emporia, KS, with an SAT reference of 1120 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $16,261 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

97.7%

1,592 applicants

SAT reference

1120

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,261

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Emporia State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1120—
ACT (composite, 1–36)182224

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

55.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

76.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,239

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Emporia State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,452
$30,001 – $48,000$11,905
$48,001 – $75,000$14,229
$75,001 – $110,000$18,994
$110,000+$19,531

Top Majors at Emporia State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education178
Business, Management & Marketing133
Health Professions79
Liberal Arts & General Studies38
Psychology33
Biological & Biomedical Sciences30
Computer & Information Sciences25
Visual & Performing Arts24
Communication & Journalism23
Social Sciences19

Financial Aid at Emporia State University

About Emporia State University

Official website: https://www.emporia.edu/

Admissions: https://www.emporia.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Emporia State University

What is the acceptance rate at Emporia State University?

Emporia State University reported a 98% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,592. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Emporia State University?

The historical 98% acceptance rate suggests Emporia State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Emporia State University?

The imported historical records for Emporia State University include an SAT reference value of 1120 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Emporia State University?

The stored historical average net price at Emporia State University is $16,261 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 95%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $5,790 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Emporia State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Emporia State University is 55%. its stored first-year retention rate is 77%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Emporia State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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