- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $15,441 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Emporia State University reported: an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Emporia State University reviews each application.
Emporia State University GPA requirements
Emporia State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Emporia State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Emporia State University acceptance rate
Emporia State University admitted 1,874 of 1,918 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Emporia State University is a public 4-year university in Emporia, Kansas, with 2,396 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Emporia State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 21 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Emporia State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Emporia State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,441 a year at Emporia State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Emporia State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Emporia State University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Emporia State University?
A lot: Emporia State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Emporia State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Emporia State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Emporia State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Emporia State University look for?
Emporia State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Emporia State University's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Emporia State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is it easy to get into Emporia State University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Emporia State University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Emporia State University?
Emporia State University's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,874 of 1,918 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the average net price at Emporia State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,441 a year at Emporia State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Emporia State University consider legacy status?
No. Emporia State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Emporia State University?
Yes. Emporia State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Emporia State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Emporia State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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