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Emporia State University

Emporia, KS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate88%
Acceptance Rate88%

About Emporia State University

Earning your degree from Emporia State University will be one of the best investments you will ever make. And, we will be here with you every step of the way — providing guidance, resources and cheering you on.

Emporia State University is a public, state university in the town of Emporia, Kansas. Emporia State University was founded in 1863. The college currently enrolls around 5,615 students per year, including 2,948 undergrads.

Emporia State University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is not competitive to get into Emporia State University. In 2022, Emporia State University accepted 88% of applicants. In 2022, 1,419 students applied to Emporia State University and 1,254 were admitted.

Emporia State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 0%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Emporia State University Campus Tours

Emporia State University is located in Emporia, Kansas, near Wichita.

If you want to see Emporia State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to Emporia, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Emporia State University and Emporia are like without leaving home.

College Info

Emporia State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Emporia State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Emporia State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Emporia State University SAT Scores

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Emporia State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$20,369

In State

$28,085

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,134
$14,850
Fees
$1,693
$1,693
Housing
$10,542
$10,542
Books
$1,000
$1,000

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Emporia State University is like? There are approximately 5,615 students enrolled at Emporia State University, including 2,948 undergraduate students and 2,667 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from KS and 8% percent of students are from other states.

91%

Full Time

9%

Part Time

92%

In State

8%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,615

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,827

Out-of-State

$16,543

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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