Emporia State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2387 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #656 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #600 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #423 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 2,412
- Graduates
- 2,246
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- 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 98% and is among the 25% 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 | 98% | 96% | 98% |
| Applicants | 1,592 | 508 | 1,084 |
| Admissions | 1,556 | 490 | 1,066 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 406 | 140 | 266 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
1,285 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,200 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
156 or 38%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Emporia State University are 18-24 (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 | 3101 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 494 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 343 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 233 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 221 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 170 (4%) |
| Asian | 70 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (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
- $5,790
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,542 | $6,875 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,542 | $6,875 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,855 | $17,186 |
| Fee in-district | $1,814 | $2,324 |
| Fee in-state | $1,814 | $2,324 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,814 | $2,324 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 933 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,542 |
| Room charge | $6,300 |
| Meal charge | $4,242 |
Emporia State University majors
Emporia State University has granted 710 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 1,207 master's across 29 programs, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 75 | 274 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 186 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 140 | 27 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 151 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 148 | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | 55 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 47 | 14 | |
| Accounting | 10 | 49 | |
| General Studies | 42 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 40 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 34 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 32 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 22 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 22 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 27 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 | ||
| History, General | 6 | 13 | |
| Information Technology | 18 | ||
| Music, General | 12 | 6 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Applied & Public Sociology | 8 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 8 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 7 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Informatics | 5 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 5 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Speech Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 710 | 1,207 | 3 |
Emporia State University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 50% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Emporia State University has published 2,712 scientific papers with 36,039 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 35 | 128 |
| 1993 | 44 | 125 |
| 1994 | 16 | 131 |
| 1995 | 40 | 138 |
| 1996 | 29 | 148 |
| 1997 | 46 | 202 |
| 1998 | 48 | 213 |
| 1999 | 25 | 215 |
| 2000 | 40 | 253 |
| 2001 | 46 | 303 |
| 2002 | 64 | 361 |
| 2003 | 52 | 408 |
| 2004 | 54 | 507 |
| 2005 | 43 | 495 |
| 2006 | 43 | 639 |
| 2007 | 43 | 753 |
| 2008 | 55 | 753 |
| 2009 | 59 | 976 |
| 2010 | 68 | 960 |
| 2011 | 75 | 1096 |
| 2012 | 85 | 1294 |
| 2013 | 55 | 1297 |
| 2014 | 56 | 1451 |
| 2015 | 57 | 1482 |
| 2016 | 67 | 1422 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1345 |
| 2018 | 92 | 1533 |
| 2019 | 113 | 1862 |
| 2020 | 127 | 2202 |
| 2021 | 118 | 2332 |
| 2022 | 121 | 2381 |
| 2023 | 99 | 2764 |
| 2024 | 96 | 3282 |
Emporia State University alumni
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Ross Bjork
- Occupations
- sporting director
- Biography
-
Ross Bjork is the athletics director for The 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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William Coffin Coleman
- Occupations
- inventorpoliticianbusinessperson
- 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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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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Vicki Myron
- Occupations
- writerlibrarian
- Biography
-
Vicki Myron is an American author and librarian. Director of the Spencer Public Library for more than 20 years, she is best known for her book Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, co-written with Bret Witter. It sold more than one million copies internationally and was on bestseller lists for more than six months. The book is about a cat she found and cared for at the library, and his engaging effects on the townspeople. The library cat's story became internationally known during his life.
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 | 629 |
| 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 |