Undergraduate Tuition + Costs
Hornets graduate with lower student debt compared to state and national averages
Flat-rate tuition is just one way we make college affordable.
Emporia State University’s flat-rate tuition for full-time on-campus students is one of the best values in the region.
Most schools charge per each credit hour. At Emporia State University, you won't be charged for more than 12 credit hours as long as at least one hour is on campus. So if you take 15 credit hours, you're getting three credit hours at no additional tuition cost.
Additionally, ESU awards tons of scholarships each year to help you finance your educational and career goals.
In-state tuition for 48 states
On-campus undergraduate students in the contiguous U.S.* pay the same affordable in-state tuition.
Estimated Costs
- Tuition and Fees
KS Resident and In-State | $3,640*/semester
Non-Resident (Alaska and Hawaii) | $7,797*/semester
*tuition and fees shown are for 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to approval by the Kansas Board of Regents. Additional course fees may apply.
- Housing
North or South Towers, Singular, Trusler, double | $2,830/semester
North or South Tower suite, 2-person | $3,345/semester
North or South Tower suite, 4-person | $3,140/semester
North or South Towers, Singular, Trusler, single | $3,345/semester
Schallenkamp, double | $3,150/semester
Schallenkamp, single | $3,605/semester
Abigail Morse, double | $3,150/semester
- Meal Plans
All Access | $2,325/semester
150 block | $2,325/semester (includes $325 in dining dollars)
65 block | $1,377/semester (includes $325 in dining dollars) *Upperclassmen only*
*Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.