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Emporia State is located in Emporia, Kansas (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Emporia State is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Emporia State does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Emporia State had 6,288 enrolled students in 2005.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Emporia State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801-5087
General Phone: (620) 341-1200
Admissions Phone: (620) 341-5465
Financial Aid Phone: (620) 341-5457
http://www.emporia.edu
Emporia State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 419 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, instructional media design, business teaching, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 282 | library science, sociology, English, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, political science, history, social services, ... |
| Business And Management | 179 | business management, marketing, accounting |
| Science | 59 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry, geology, physics, geological and earth sciences, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology, school psychology, art therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | vocational counseling, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer |
| Media | 34 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | information science, computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | public health education |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Emporia State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 741 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 413 | 22 |
| Post-master's certificate | 13 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Emporia State had a total enrollment of 6,288 students (4,874 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 89% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Emporia State offers campus housing for 1,168 of its 4,874 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Emporia, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,287 | 926 | 72% | 729 | 79% |
| Men | 502 | 375 | 75% | 274 | 73% |
| Women | 785 | 551 | 70% | 455 | 83% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (620) 341-5465
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,306 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,658 |
| Room and board | $ 4,788 |
| Room charge | $ 2,363 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,424 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,644 |
Financial Aid:
Emporia State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (620) 341-5457
Emporia State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 99 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 40 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $79,213 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $76,128 | 3 | $67,085 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $53,560 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $76,131 | 7 | $62,595 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $62,198 | 7 | $62,932 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $54,772 | 27 | $51,057 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $47,498 | 39 | $45,770 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $37,257 | 17 | $36,097 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 138 | $52,654 | 90 | $46,864 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 139 | 86 | 225 |
| Football | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| Track | 35 | 23 | 58 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 52 | 55 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Emporia State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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