More selective than 9% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Emporia State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Emporia State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Emporia State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Emporia State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 98% | — | — | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 98% | — | — | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Emporia State University compared with other Kansas colleges?
Emporia State University has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fort Hays State University | 90% | 48% | $12,569 |
| 17 | Haskell Indian Nations University | 90% | 18% | $3,134 |
| 18 | University of Kansas | 93% | 69% | $18,059 |
| 19 | Bethel College-North Newton | 94% | 41% | $32,917 |
| 20 | Wichita State University | 94% | 51% | $13,194 |
| 21 | Baker University | 94% | 58% | $25,301 |
| 22 | Emporia State University | 98% | 56% | $16,261 |
| 23 | Benedictine College | 98% | 62% | $27,891 |
| 24 | Manhattan Christian College | 100% | 44% | $24,213 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Emporia State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Emporia State University admissions questions
What is the Emporia State University acceptance rate?
Emporia State University accepts 98% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,556 of 1,592 applicants were admitted.
Does Emporia State University require the SAT or ACT?
Emporia State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Emporia State University?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (409 of 1,556).
Is Emporia State University getting harder to get into?
Emporia State University accepted 98% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 98% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Emporia State University overview