Emporia State University is an intensely personal, welcoming campus community. We challenge the idea of what education is by providing real-world, hands-on learning experiences that helps you uncover what you can offer the world. That is why ESU enjoys a 98% job placement within six months of graduation!

Engaging on campus and making the grades are equally important in taking the next step after college. With over 80 clubs and organizations, there is something for everyone in the Hornet Nation!

Emporia State offers in-state tuition for the lower 48 states - that makes ESU a GREAT value for an extraordinary education!

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

86%

SAT Range

950-1060

ACT Range

19-25

Application Fee

$30

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$14,437 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$5,246 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

97%

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Academics

Professors

B+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

12:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

Education at ESU

Emporia State University is THE place for teaching education. From the very beginning, you’ll get hands-on learning experiences in K-12 classrooms, so you graduate ready to enter your own classroom with confidence. And no matter which of the 21 content areas you choose, you’ll learn from former classroom teachers who have been in your shoes and are excited to prepare you for your bright future.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
36%
On Campus
58%
Online
7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,909 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

272

Undergrads Over 25

10%

Pell Grant

39%

Varsity Athletes

14%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$37,100 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

46%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%