Emporia State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,542

2024 Average Net Price

$16,094

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

97.7%

1,918 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,557

57.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.1%

368 Graduates

About

Emporia State University is a higher education institution located in Lyon County, KS. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Emporia State University were General Business Administration & Management (212 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (178 degrees), and Library & Information Science (162 degrees).

In 2024, 1,832 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Emporia State University. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,295 degrees), 11.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Emporia State University is $5,542, which is $−18,458 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Emporia State University is $5,542, which is $18,458 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,094.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Emporia State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,542

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Emporia State University was $5,542. The cost of tuition at Emporia State University is $−18,458 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Emporia State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,094

2024 Value

4.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Emporia State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,094. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Emporia State University grew by 4.23%.

This chart compares the average net price of Emporia State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,542

Room and Board

$1,160

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Emporia State University was of $10,542 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,160. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Emporia State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Emporia State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Emporia State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Emporia State University received 1,918 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 20.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,918 applicants, 1,874 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.7% acceptance rate.

There were 4,557 students enrolled at Emporia State University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Emporia State University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,874

Accepted Out of 1,918

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Emporia State University was 97.7% (1,874 admissions from 1,918 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 20.5%, while admissions grew by 20.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Emporia State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2019)

Scores Submitted (2019)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Emporia State University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Emporia State University had a total enrollment of 4,557 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Emporia State University is 2,606 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,951. This means that 57.2% of students enrolled at Emporia State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Emporia State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.2% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.89% Two or More Races, 3.77% Black or African American, 1.27% Asian, 0.527% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Emporia State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by White Male (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.1%), followed by White Male (15.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Emporia State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,557 students. The full-time enrollment at Emporia State University is 2,606 and the part-time enrollment is 1,951. This means that 57.2% of students enrolled at Emporia State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Emporia State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Emporia State University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Emporia State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Emporia State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,924 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
481 enrolled students
Two or More Races
223 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Emporia State University is 64.2% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.89% Two or More Races, 3.77% Black or African American, 1.27% Asian, 0.527% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 495 students (10.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 688 more women than men received degrees from Emporia State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Emporia State University is white (1,295 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (112 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Emporia State University is General Business Administration & Management (212 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (178 degrees) and Library & Information Science (162 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Emporia State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (163 degrees awarded), Education (743 degrees), and English (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Emporia State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,711,041 people), Accountants & auditors (1,050,005 people), Other managers (862,461 people), Secondary school teachers (637,134 people), and Financial managers (560,957 people).

The most specialized majors at Emporia State University in 2024 are Library Science (163 degrees awarded), Education (743 degrees), English (25 degrees), Business (392 degrees), and Math & Statistics (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Emporia State University are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Emporia State University are Library Science (163 degrees awarded), Education (743 degrees), English (25 degrees), Business (392 degrees), and Math & Statistics (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Emporia State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,362,861 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (719,394 people), Computer Systems Design (702,218 people), Banking & related activities (500,493 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (485,976 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Emporia State University.

Most Common (2024)

Elementary Education & Teaching
115 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
88 degrees awarded
Public Health Education & Promotion
41 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Emporia State University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 115 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Emporia State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

572

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,260

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 572 degrees were awarded to men at Emporia State University, which is 0.454 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,260).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Emporia State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 151 degrees were awarded to men at Emporia State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.01 times more than the 149 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Emporia State University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 7.9 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Emporia State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,295 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
112 degrees awarded
Black or African American
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Emporia State University is white (1,295 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (112 degrees).

7.97% of degree recipients (146 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,109 degrees awarded
White Female
976 degrees awarded
White Female
964 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Emporia State University is white female (1,109 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (976 degrees).

Operations

Emporia State University has an endowment valued at nearly $104M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.03M (1.95%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Emporia State University had a total salary expenditure of 96M. Emporia State University employs 62 Assistant professors, 53 Associate professors and 52 Instructors. Most academics at Emporia State University are Female Assistant professor (37), Female Instructor (36), and Male Associate professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Emporia State University are: Management, with 94 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 74 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 72 employees.

Endowment

$104M

2024 Endowment

3.85%

growth from 2023

Emporia State University has an endowment valued at about $104M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Emporia State University grew 3.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $57.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Emporia State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.58M - Federal
$2.49M - State
$606k - Local

As of 2024, Emporia State University received $3.58M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.49M from state grants and contracts, and $606k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$42.5M

2024 Salaries

5.66%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Emporia State University paid a median of $42.5M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($96M) and a 5.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.57% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.46% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$13M

Instructional Salaries

204

Number of Employees

In 2024, Emporia State University paid a total of $13M to 204 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Emporia State University were Management with 94 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 72 employees.

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