Emporia State University
PublicEmporia, KS
Emporia State University is a public small school in Emporia, KS, enrolling about 2,239 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 98% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $71,002/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $8,313 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Emporia State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against Emporia State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Emporia State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Emporia State University's acceptance rate?
Emporia State University in Emporia, KS admits approximately 98% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Emporia State University?
Admitted students at Emporia State University typically score between 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Emporia State University cost?
Emporia State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,967 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Emporia State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Emporia State University takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Emporia State University?
For 2024-25, Emporia State University's published tuition and required fees were $15,419 for out-of-state students and $7,106 for in-state students -- $8,313 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Emporia State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Emporia State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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