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ACT
19/25
Estimated Cost
$19,439
Financial Aid
$21,401
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University, often referred to as Emporia State or ESU, is a public university in Emporia, Kansas, United States, east of the Flint Hills. Established in March 1863 as the Kansas State Normal School, Emporia State is the third-oldest public university in the state of Kansas. Emporia State is one of six public universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Emporia State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#873 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Kansas
#11 of 81
2024 Best Public Colleges in Kansas
#6 of 34
Most Popular Majors
Out of 18 majors categories at Emporia State University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Emporia State University within four or six years.