Emporia State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2370 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #658 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #602 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #375 of 1,039 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 2,740
- Graduates
- 2,584
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.emporia.edu
Emporia State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Emporia State University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 28% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 95% |
| Applicants | 1,846 | 599 | 1,247 |
| Admissions | 1,766 | 578 | 1,188 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 534 | 182 | 351 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
1,434 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,520 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
193 or 36%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Emporia State University are 16-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3620 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 390 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 373 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 344 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 295 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 176 (3%) |
| Asian | 83 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,345
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,278 | $6,547 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,278 | $6,547 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,195 | $16,368 |
| Fee in-district | $1,723 | $1,985 |
| Fee in-state | $1,723 | $1,985 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,723 | $1,985 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 988 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,198 |
| Room charge | $6,200 |
| Meal charge | $3,998 |
Emporia State University majors
Emporia State University has granted 715 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 1,206 master's across 28 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees in Library and Information Science. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Emporia State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 241 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | 147 | |
| Library and Information Science | 177 | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 170 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 143 | 16 | |
| Accounting | 32 | 67 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | 83 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 86 | ||
| Psychology, General | 49 | 8 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 56 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | 35 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 32 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | 21 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 26 | ||
| General Studies | 25 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 21 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 21 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 20 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 19 | ||
| History, General | 8 | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 18 | ||
| Sociology, General | 18 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 13 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 13 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | 4 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 11 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 8 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 7 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | ||
| Management Science | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Speech Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Informatics | 4 | ||
| Information Technology | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 715 | 1,206 | 4 |
Emporia State University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 42% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Emporia State University has published 2,311 scientific papers with 23,833 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 34 | 103 |
| 1992 | 34 | 100 |
| 1993 | 42 | 99 |
| 1994 | 12 | 99 |
| 1995 | 39 | 108 |
| 1996 | 29 | 113 |
| 1997 | 41 | 154 |
| 1998 | 42 | 174 |
| 1999 | 22 | 171 |
| 2000 | 38 | 199 |
| 2001 | 43 | 232 |
| 2002 | 62 | 276 |
| 2003 | 46 | 309 |
| 2004 | 51 | 392 |
| 2005 | 39 | 370 |
| 2006 | 36 | 501 |
| 2007 | 33 | 647 |
| 2008 | 51 | 583 |
| 2009 | 55 | 766 |
| 2010 | 61 | 790 |
| 2011 | 60 | 874 |
| 2012 | 69 | 1009 |
| 2013 | 41 | 1049 |
| 2014 | 42 | 1069 |
| 2015 | 42 | 1131 |
| 2016 | 55 | 987 |
| 2017 | 58 | 933 |
| 2018 | 73 | 1031 |
| 2019 | 94 | 1255 |
| 2020 | 114 | 1387 |
| 2021 | 101 | 1546 |
| 2022 | 106 | 1684 |
| 2023 | 81 | 1781 |
Emporia State University alumni
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Ross Bjork
- Occupations
- sporting director
- Biography
-
Ross Bjork is the athletics director in-waiting for Ohio State University. He previously served as the director of athletics for Texas A&M University, University of Mississippi and Western Kentucky University. He has also previously worked for the University of Miami, UCLA, and the University of Missouri.
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Panayiotis Zavos
- Occupations
- biologist
- Biography
-
Panayiotis Michael Zavos, or Panos Zavos (Πάνος Ζαβός, pronounced [zaˈvos]), is a physiologist who was born in Cyprus and later emigrated to the United States. Zavos has been the subject of controversy for making unsubstantiated claims that he can clone human beings.
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William Coffin Coleman
- Occupations
- politicianinventorbusinessperson
- Biography
-
William Coffin Coleman was a businessman, the American founder of the Coleman Company, a maker of camping equipment, and a politician. He served as the Mayor of Wichita, Kansas, from 1923 to 1924.
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Adam Purple
- Occupations
- activist
- Biography
-
Adam Purple was an American activist and urban Edenist or "Guerrilla Gardener" famous in New York City for his "Garden of Eden". His birth name was David Lloyd Wilkie, although he went by many others, including "Rev. Les Ego".
General info
| Alternative names | ESU E-State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1863 |
| Motto | Start Here, Go Anywhere |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 638 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Kellogg Circle Emporia, Kansas, 66801-5415 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 24,000 |
| Phone | 6203411200 |