Emporia State University
Emporia, KS1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801-5415
620-341-1200
Emporia State University is a public university in Emporia, Kansas. It is one of the six public universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and specialist degrees in over 80 areas of study.
Founded in 1863 as the Kansas State Normal School, Emporia State University is the third-oldest public university in Kansas and one of the first Normal schools in the United States. The university has a long history of serving as a teacher training institution, and today over 80% of its students are enrolled in education-related programs.
The university is home to the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, which is one of the oldest and most respected journalism schools in the country. The school is named for famed newspaper editor and Pulitzer Prize winner William Allen White, who was a longtime resident of Emporia.
The university's campus is located in the heart of downtown Emporia, and its buildings are a mix of historic and modern architecture. The campus is home to a variety of amenities, including a performing arts center, a planetarium, and a museum.
Emporia State University is a vibrant and active community, with over 150 student organizations and a thriving Greek life. The university is also home to a number of athletic teams, which compete in the NCAA Division II.
Emporia State University is committed to providing a high-quality education at an affordable price, and its tuition is among the lowest of all public universities in Kansas. The university offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid programs to help make college affordable for all students.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 5828
Acceptance Rate: 86.08%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.emporia.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.emporia.edu/finaid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $21003
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $35247
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Emporia State University is $85626.53. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Emporia State University. For graduates of Emporia State University, we saw an average early-career income of $46800.00 and mid-career income of $83800.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.