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Emporia State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Emporia State University men's football recruiting profile. Emporia State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association from Emporia, Kansas. Led by head coach Garin Higgins, Emporia State University pairs a 98% acceptance rate with a 56% graduation rate and a $16,094 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
129
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,886
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
98%
State
Kansas
City
Emporia
Address
1 Kellogg Circle

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 62% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Garin Higgins
Head Football Coach
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 43% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
77%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
56%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$41,389
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$47,601
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 55% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$5,542
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$13,855
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,950
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$16,094
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 55% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,413,840
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$174,243
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (620) 341-1200

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