2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$14,564

Net Price

88%

Admitted

38%

Enrolled

50%

Graduation Rate

17/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Emporia State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 5,615. In 2021, there were 180 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #7 in Kansas and ranks #591 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate

Psychology Graduates

180

Total Enrollment

5,615

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Emporia State University

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#7

Kansas Rank

Combining ranking factors for 23 schools that offer psychology degrees in Kansas, Emporia State University ranks #7.

#591

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Emporia State University ranks #591.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Emporia State University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and School Psychology. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPMC
Clinical Psychology22
Counseling and Applied Psychology4221
General Psychology326
Industrial Organizational Psychology1
Mental Health Counseling16
School Psychology1921
Total Graduates3210642
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 1,419 students applied to the Emporia State University. The university admitted 88% and 38% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Kansas universities is 2,759. On average, all Kansas institutions admit 77% and 30% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Emporia State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 74%. Compared to all Kansas four or more years colleges, the percentage is 64%.

The overall graduation rate for Emporia State University is 50%, compared to 51% for all Kansas universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 23%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare ESU to Kansas Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Emporia State University to the average of all Kansas four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

ESU

1,419

Applicants

88%

Percent Admitted

38%

Percent Enrolled

74%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

KS Colleges

2,759

Applicants

77%

Percent Admitted

30%

Percent Enrolled

64%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 227 or 89% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 27 or 11% part-time faculty members employed at Emporia State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 227 or 89%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

ESU

17 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

89%

Percent Full-Time

11%

Percent Part-Time

89%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

KS Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

48%

Percent Full-Time

52%

Percent Part-Time

46%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Emporia State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $5,278, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,547 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,985.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Emporia State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Emporia State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$9,534
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,878
Total Living Expenses$13,412
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$5,278
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,000
Total Undergraduate Expenses$19,690
In-State, Graduate Tuition$6,547
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,985
Total Graduate Expenses$8,532
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Emporia State University is $14,564. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Emporia State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$11,465$11,752
$30,001 – $48,000$12,971$12,794
$48,001 – $75,000$15,070$16,173
$75,001 – $110,000$16,759$17,029
$110,001 and more$16,967$17,338
US Department of Education

Compare Emporia State University to all Kansas universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

ESU

$19,690

Cost to Attend

$6,301

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$14,564

Net Price

KS Colleges

$32,024

Cost to Attend

$12,278

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$18,760

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 539 or 96%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,448 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,301.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,448$6,301
Pell Grants1,049$4,701
Federal Student Loans1,946$6,431
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Emporia State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

ESU

2,448

Grant or Scholarship Aid

45%

Grants or Scholarships

1,049

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,946

Federal Student Loans

36%

Federal Student Loans

KS Colleges

2,184

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

863

Number of Pell Grants

20%

Pell Grants

1,288

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

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