Emporia State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
0%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Emporia State University has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.7%(2,140)
Hispanic
6.1%(179)
African American
3.7%(110)
Asian
1.2%(36)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(22)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
9.3%(274)
Unknown
6.1%(181)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment6,660
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Emporia State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Emporia State University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.5%(1,150)
Women
62.4%(1,915)
Other
0.1%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men1,150

17% of total enrollment

Women1,915

29% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Emporia State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(55)
18-19
31.9%(769)
20-21
36.4%(879)
22-24
18.9%(455)
25+
10.5%(254)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.9%(20)
22-24
17.4%(391)
25+
81.6%(1,831)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

54%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Emporia State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 117% in-state residents, -17% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(476)

Regional Representation

In-State476

117% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age