Emporia State University, KS
Public4-Year • Medium • Primarily NonresidentialMaster's College and UniversitySelective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
Emporia State University Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity30
Retention35
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity44
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Emporia State University
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education27%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Emporia State University
85%Admission Rate
527Median SAT Math
513Median SAT Reading
22Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)435–618
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)465–560
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Emporia State University
$7KIn-State Tuition
$21KOut-of-State Tuition
$18KAverage Total Cost
$14KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Emporia State University
66%Receive Federal Loans
$14KMedian Federal Debt
59%Repayment Rate
$202Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 17% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Emporia State University
75%Retention Rate
31%Transfer Rate
19%Withdrawal Rate
45%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 31% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 35% | 39% | 44% |
| Other race | 43% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Emporia State University
93%Employment Rate
$32KMedian Salary
$21K25 Pctl Salary
$42K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Emporia State University
3,447Undergraduates
67%Full-time Undergrads
21Avg Entry Age
2,227Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Emporia State University, KS
Flint Hills Technical College
2 miles, W
Washburn Institute of Technology
49 miles, NE
Washburn University
50 miles, NE
Rasmussen College-Kansas
50 miles, NE