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Emporia State University Teaching Programs

Emporia State University is a public institution located in Emporia, KS. A Remote Town provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Emporia State University Rankings

ESU E-State has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#11 of 69	State — Kansas
Overall Quality	#94 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#770 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Emporia State University?

Contact information for ESU E-State can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801-5415
Phone:	6203411200
Website:	www.emporia.edu/
Admissions:	www.emporia.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.emporia.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into ESU E-State?

You can apply to ESU E-State online at: www.emporia.edu/admissions-costs/

ESU E-State is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for ESU E-State

Here’s what ESU E-State considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into ESU E-State?

ESU E-State has an acceptance rate of 98%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

16% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at ESU E-State ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at ESU E-State vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	617	594	96%
Women	1,301	1,280	98%

Can I Afford Emporia State University?

The average net price after aid at ESU E-State is $15,702. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,542
In-State Fees	$1,564
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,855
Out-of-State Fees	$1,564
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,106
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,419

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 17% of students at ESU E-State receive some form of financial aid (406 students).

Approximately 81% of students at ESU E-State receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,832 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,369.

Student Loan Debt

59% of ESU E-State undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,322 per year.

Emporia State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,595 students enrolled at ESU E-State. ESU E-State is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,328 undergraduate students at ESU E-State, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Emporia State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	95
Hispanic	302
White	1,559
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	135
Non-Resident	97

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at ESU E-State are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kansas	354
Oklahoma	16
Texas	16
Missouri	12
Nebraska	6

Additionally, approximately 4.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Emporia State University Graduate Student Diversity

2,246 of ESU E-State’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at ESU E-State, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Emporia State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	40
Black or African American	76
Hispanic	177
White	1,370
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	85
Non-Resident	76

Online Learning at Emporia State University

ESU E-State delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

904 undergraduate students at ESU E-State took at least one online class — of those, 378 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 112 students took at least one online class and 1,969 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Emporia State University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by ESU E-State, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	115	81	—	197
Curriculum and Instruction	—	178	—	178
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	148	—	148
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	71	63	—	138
Special Education and Teaching	—	40	—	50
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	16	—	16
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	7	—	10
Education, General	—	—	—	6

Academic Programs at Emporia State University

ESU E-State offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

ESU E-State maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.