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Located in Emporia, Kansas, Emporia State University (ESU) is a 4-year public institution that offers four-year, graduate and post-graduate degrees to its students. The student population is just under 6,000 students and most of both undergraduate and graduate students are female.
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Overview of Emporia State University (ESU)
The school was founded in 1863 and students have the option of living either on or off campus. The most popular majors at Emporia include education, business management, nursing and other health professions and liberal arts programs. The school is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and some programs are also accredited by the Commission for Education in Nursing.
General Information
School Type | Public |
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Campus Setting | Town: Remote |
Campus Housing | Yes |
Student Faculty Ratio | 17:1 |
Graduation Rate | 50% |
Year Founded | 1863 |
Student Enrollment
Total Students5,877
3,405
2,472
Undergraduate Student
Male 1,260
Female 2,145
Graduate Student
Male 915
Female 1,557
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ESU Acceptance Rate and Admissions
APPLICATIONS1,670
ACCEPTANCE1,420
Acceptance Rate85%
Enrollment 681
Admissions | |
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Application Fee | $30 |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Rank | Recommended |
High School Transcripts | Required |
College Prep Courses | Recommended |
Recommendations | NA |
SAT/ACT | Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | NA |
Application Deadline | Rolling |
Common Application Accepted | No |
ESU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid
In-state tuition for Emporia State is $6,797, while out-of-state tuition is closer to $20,700. For students who want to reside on campus, room and board costs around $9,400. Add in additional fees for books and other miscellaneous costs, and an in-state student costs are $20,733, while out of -state students will spend close to $42,000. Most students utilize some sort of financial aid, with 89% of students receiving grants or scholarships from outside sources and 80% of students receiving institutional grants or scholarships. Seventy-nine percent of students receive federal loans or personal loans from other sources.
Average net price | 2018-2019 |
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Net Price | $14,319 |
Average Total Aid | $5,611 |
Students Receiving Financial Aid | 98% |
Room & Board | $9,408 |
Sticker Price
- Tuition In-State - $6,797
- Tuition Out-of-State - $20,714
- Books and Supplies - $1,000
- Room & Board - $9,408
- Other - $3,518
Academics
Emporia State University has a great retention rate of 77%. This means over three-quarters of students who start at the institution come back for at least a second year. Of those who stay and complete their degrees, 29% do so within four years, while 50% of students finish within six years. Some of those who do not graduate here, graduate instead from another institution as 33% of students transfer to enroll in a different college or university. The numbers show that closer to 63% of all students receive a bachelor’s degree somewhere, which is close to the national average.
The school has a rather small faculty so the student to faculty ratio is a little high at 17 to 1, but with a smaller student population there is still plenty of opportunity for students to meet with and get to know their instructors. There is also a great opportunity to develop a peer group and, with the high retention rate, there is a good chance that the students you started school with will be the same students you finish with. This makes this school a great place to set up a professional and personal network once you’ve left school and entered the work world.
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Graduation
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Graduation
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Student Population Total
Student Population 5,877
3,405
2,472
Most Popular Programs & Majors
(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)
All Education Majors | 199 Total Graduates / 25% |
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Elementary Education and Teaching | 125 Graduates |
Social Studies Teacher Education | 18 Graduates |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 Graduates |
Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 Graduates |
All Business Majors | 154 Total Graduates / 19% |
Business Administration and Management, General | 60 Graduates |
Accounting | 41 Graduates |
Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 29 Graduates |
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 24 Graduates |
Health Professions and Related Programs | 98 Total Graduates / 12% |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 40 Graduates |
Public Health Education and Promotion | 32 Graduates |
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 19 Graduates |
Athletic Training/Trainer | 7 Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 49 Total Graduates / 6% |
General Studies | 26 Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 23 Graduates |
All Psychology Majors | 48 Total Graduates / 6% |
Psychology, General | 48 Graduates |
All Other Diplomas | 31% |
Outcome & Salary
Salary outcomes for students at Emporia State are positive. A graduate’s early career salary is $44,400, which is certainly above the average for those who do not earn a college degree of $38,792. And, after working for several years, the mid-career salary average increases to $78,000. This indicates that Emporia graduates should be able to land sustainable employment and be able to afford to repay any students loans they have.
Graduates Salary | |
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College Grads Early Career Salary | $44,400 |
College Grads Average Salary | $57,949 |
College Grads Mid Career Salary | $78,000 |
Return on Investment (ROI) | |
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10 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $579,490 |
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $1,359,490 |
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year | $57,276 |
10 Year Projected ROI | $522,214 |
20 Year Projected ROI | $1,302,214 |
No College Education Salary Comparison | |
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National Average Salary | $38,792 |
10 Year Projected Income | $387,920 |
20 Year Projected Income | $775,840 |
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