Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Emporia State University is $7,356 for Kansas residents and $15,669 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.07% for Kansas residents and increased by 5.03% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for ESU is $7,729 for Kansas residents and $16,458 for out-of-state students which is a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 5.07% for Kansas residents and increased by 5.03% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,790. The Living costs increased by 8.29% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Kansas schools with tuition changes from last year at Kansas colleges tuition change page.
ESU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,001 $14,918$13,658
2023-2024$7,356$15,669$14,790
Change % 2023-20245.07%5.03%8.29%
2024-2025$7,729$16,458$16,016
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Emporia State University - COA
Emporia State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Emporia State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,199 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $19,510 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ESU is $9,918 for Kansas residents and $20,740 for out-of-state students which is a 6.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ESU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,532 $18,353$13,658
2023-2024$9,199$19,510$14,790
Change % 2023-20247.82%6.30%8.29%
2024-2025$9,918$20,740$16,016
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Emporia State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at ESU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $185 for Kansas residents and $462 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $294 for Kansas residents and $725 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$176$440
2023-2024$185$462
2024-2025$194$485
Graduate2022-2023$273$682
2023-2024$294$725
2024-2025$317$771
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Emporia State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Emporia State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Emporia State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Emporia State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Emporia State University$7,356$15,669
University of Kansas$11,700$29,412
Kansas State University$10,942$27,816
Wichita State University$9,322$19,240
Fort Hays State University$5,633$16,811
Pittsburg State University$8,008$19,692

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ESU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ESU is $30,399 for Kansas residents and $49,985 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Emporia State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$7,452$7,550$7,649$7,749$30,399
Out-of-State$14,283$13,019$11,867$10,817$49,985
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$7,550$7,649$7,749$7,850$30,797
Out-of-State$13,019$11,867$10,817$9,860$45,562
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$7,649$7,749$7,850$7,953$31,200
Out-of-State$11,867$10,817$9,860$8,987$41,530
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$7,749$7,850$7,953$8,057$31,608
Out-of-State$10,817$9,860$8,987$8,192$37,855
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$7,850$7,953$8,057$8,162$32,022
Out-of-State$9,860$8,987$8,192$7,467$34,505

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $99,141 for Kansas residents and $118,726 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Emporia State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,882$24,473$25,038$25,618$99,141
Out-of-State$30,712$29,942$29,299$28,773$118,726
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,473$25,081$25,661$26,256$101,605
Out-of-State$29,942$29,299$28,773$28,356$116,370
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,081$25,705$26,301$26,912$104,137
Out-of-State$29,299$28,773$28,356$28,040$114,467
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,705$26,346$26,958$27,586$106,739
Out-of-State$28,773$28,356$28,040$27,817$112,986
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,346$27,005$27,633$28,278$109,412
Out-of-State$28,356$28,040$27,817$27,683$111,895

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 86% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $75,209 for Kansas residents and $94,794 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Emporia State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,899$18,490$19,055$19,635$75,209
Out-of-State$24,729$23,959$23,316$22,790$94,794
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,490$19,098$19,678$20,273$77,673
Out-of-State$23,959$23,316$22,790$22,373$92,438
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,098$19,722$20,318$20,929$80,205
Out-of-State$23,316$22,790$22,373$22,057$90,535
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$19,722$20,363$20,975$21,603$82,807
Out-of-State$22,790$22,373$22,057$21,834$89,054
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$20,363$21,022$21,650$22,295$85,480
Out-of-State$22,373$22,057$21,834$21,700$87,963

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Emporia State University.
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Emporia State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,356$1,160$14,790$15,669$1,160 $14,790
Graduate$9,199 $1,160$14,790$19,510 $1,160$14,790
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