Emporia State University (ESU E-State)
Public four-year university in Emporia, KS that costs an average of $14,364 a year after financial aid, admits 98% of applicants and graduates 57% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$14,364
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
57%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,860
PublicTown (remote)2,239 undergraduates
Cost of ESU E-State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,887 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $7,226 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $15,539 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,140 |
| Books and supplies | $1,243 |
| Average net price after aid | $14,364 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,679 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,341 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,207 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,023 |
| $110,001+ | $19,650 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ESU E-State's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 98% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,120 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 18–24 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 57% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,989 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,860 |
| Rank in Kansas (earnings) | 23rd of 27 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $17,728 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $201 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 36% |
| Students with federal loans | 35% |
Majors and programs at ESU E-State
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 93 | $73,377 | $19,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 9 | $51,723 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 31 | $50,852 | — |
| Marketing | 35 | $48,110 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 163 | $47,342 | $18,681 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 156 | $45,820 | $20,240 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 255 | $45,334 | $14,758 |
| Biology | 53 | $38,844 | $22,547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 90 | $36,955 | $19,000 |
| Sociology | 26 | $33,686 | — |
| Psychology | 81 | $32,046 | $19,518 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 43 | $31,421 | $15,874 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 29 | $30,326 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 8 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 15 | — | — |
| Economics | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 20 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 8 | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 20 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 12 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Music | 19 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 20 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | 3 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 11 | — | — |
| Public Health | 76 | — | $18,665 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 486 | $84,344 | $23,706 |
| Mathematics | 38 | $77,057 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 93 | $70,376 | $20,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 299 | $61,698 | $21,929 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 118 | $61,257 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 67 | $58,081 | $20,212 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 79 | $56,782 | $34,320 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 364 | $55,508 | $16,259 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 42 | $54,672 | $35,833 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 33 | $52,422 | $28,447 |
| English Language and Literature | 32 | $50,341 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 159 | $49,868 | $20,619 |
| Library Science and Administration | 310 | $48,384 | $25,566 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Biology | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 65 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 22 | — | — |
| History | 17 | — | — |
| Music | 16 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Psychology | 20 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 8 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 22 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 11 | — | — |
| Sociology | 17 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration | 3 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 36 | — | — |
| Economics | 1 | — | — |
| Education | 13 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | — | — | — |
| Library Science, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 12 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Kansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg | $14,291 | 89% | $53,785 |
| Washburn University | Topeka | $11,023 | — | $53,102 |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays | $16,333 | 90% | $53,030 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita | $10,307 | 94% | $56,003 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan | $18,210 | 82% | $61,473 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | $20,004 | 93% | $67,963 |
About ESU E-State
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Emporia, KS |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 2,239 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | emporia.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ESU E-State's acceptance rate?
Emporia State University admits 98% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,120 on the SAT.
How much does ESU E-State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,887 a year (tuition and fees: $7,226 in-state, $15,539 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,364 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,679.
How much do ESU E-State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $50,860 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 23rd of 27 similar colleges in Kansas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($73,377 a year after graduation).
What is ESU E-State's graduation rate?
57% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.