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95.7%Acceptance
$7,356Tuition
2,328Students
54%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,601Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,356
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,669
Average Net Price
$15,702
Students Receiving Financial Aid
34.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,542
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,542
Books & Supplies
$1,160
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,058
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$207/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
59.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
60.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
34.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,658
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,763
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,438
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,019
$110,001+ $18,347

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $19,058 sticker price at Emporia State. Students from families earning under $48,000 typically pay around $10,700 annually after aid. Middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 face costs of about $15,400 per year. Higher earners pay closer to the full amount, with families making over $110,000 paying $18,347 annually.

Over four years, total costs range from roughly $43,000 to $73,000 depending on family income. Graduates carry a median debt of $19,500, translating to monthly payments of $207. With median earnings of $47,601 ten years out, most graduates can manage these payments comfortably. The 97% employment rate suggests strong job placement.

Kansas residents get the best deal here. Nearly 93% of students come from in-state, benefiting from the $7,356 tuition rate. Low-income Kansas families attend for room and board costs alone.

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