Emporia State University

Emporia State University was initially established as the Kansas State Normal in 1863. In 1974, the name was changed to Emporia Kansas State College, which ultimately became the Emporia State University in 1977. The campus sits on 212 acres of land and offers enrollment to more than 4,000 graduates and over 1,000 postgraduate students every year. ESU consists of the following schools and colleges:

• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Library and Information Management
• The Teachers College

ESU offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in various areas of study. Some of the departments of the university include business administration and education, accounting and computer information systems, art, English, communication and theatre, mathematics, computer science and economics, modern languages and literatures, special education and school counseling.

The sports teams of ESU are known as the Hornets and participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, tennis, track, volleyball, soccer and softball.

Emporia State University Highlights

Where Emporia State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and drama and performing arts.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Numerous part-time students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Emporia State Students

The student enrollment at Emporia State was 6,354 in 2007-2008 (5,369 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 59% of enrolled students and graduate students are 41%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Emporia State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Emporia State provides on-campus housing for 1,135 of its 5,369 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Emporia State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Emporia State is in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

Emporia State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 45 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 30 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .

Emporia State Admissions (2008-2009)