Emporia State University
ESU E-State
Emporia, Kansas 66801-5415
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Emporia State University is a public institution in Emporia with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,601 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,702.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Hornets
History & Fun Facts
- •The Kansas Constitution provided for a state university, and from 1861 to 1863 the question of where the university would be located—Lawrence, Manhattan or Emporia—was debated.
- •In February 1863, Manhattan was selected as the site for the state's land-grant college, authorized by the 1862 Morrill Land-Grant Act–what evolved into Kansas State University.
- •The first class graduated two and a half years later; it consisted of two women, Mary Jane Watson and Ellen Plumb.
- •In 1876, the Kansas Legislature passed the "Miscellaneous appropriations bill of 1876".
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
39.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Programs (75)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from KS state average