Emporia State University Acceptance Rate
Emporia, Kansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,592
- Admitted
- 1,556
- Yield
- 26.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Emporia State University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.5% in 2014–15 to 97.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,982 to 1,592 (-20%) over that period.
Its 97.7% rate makes Emporia State University more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Emporia State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 26.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,982 | 1,516 | 76.5% | 755 |
| 2015–16 | 1,736 | 1,510 | 87% | 735 |
| 2016–17 | 1,702 | 1,488 | 87.4% | 665 |
| 2017–18 | 1,693 | 1,401 | 82.8% | 606 |
| 2018–19 | 1,648 | 1,406 | 85.3% | 658 |
| 2019–20 | 1,670 | 1,414 | 84.7% | 680 |
| 2020–21 | 1,544 | 1,329 | 86.1% | 565 |
| 2021–22 | 1,419 | 1,254 | 88.4% | 481 |
| 2022–23 | 1,846 | 1,766 | 95.7% | 537 |
| 2023–24 | 1,592 | 1,556 | 97.7% | 409 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,084 | 1,066 | 98.3% |
| Men | 508 | 490 | 96.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 38% |
How Emporia State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Emporia State University's acceptance rate?
Emporia State University's acceptance rate is 97.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,556 admitted of 1,592 applicants).
Is Emporia State University test optional?
Emporia State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Emporia State University?
Emporia State University received 1,592 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,556.
Is Emporia State University getting harder to get into?
Emporia State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.5% in 2014–15 to 97.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.emporia.edu/.