Emporia State University is a public university located in Emporia, Kansas. It was founded as a teachers college in 1863 and became the state's second four-year institution when it awarded its first bachelor's degrees in 1899. ESU offers 130 degree programs across eight academic divisions with approximately 5,000 students on campus at any given time. The school has been recognized by U.S News & World Report for being one of the best colleges to study engineering and business administration.
Emporia State University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Kansas. The campus is located in Emporia town and was founded as a teachers' college, which still has a heavy influence on its curriculum. Students can choose from more than 100 majors for undergraduate study, plus master's degrees in education and speech language pathology. In addition to traditional academics, ESU offers many different clubs, organizations and activities that are open to all students.
ESU's enrollment has increased by nearly 10% over the last year with 5,732 students on campus: 606 freshman enrolled this fall semester and approximately 442 returning sophomores (who will graduate next spring).
Emporia State University is a public 4-year college in Kansas. The campus is located in Emporia town. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 606 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 442 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 45% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.
Emporia State University is a public 4-year university located in Emporia, Kansas. With an enrollment of 5,732 students (as of Fall 2017), it is one of the eight public colleges in Kansas and has been ranked among the best four-year universities in America by U.S. News & World Report for 16 consecutive years.
The campus spans 629 acres and includes more than 250 buildings on a tree-lined campus with walking paths that connect to downtown Emporia.
The student body at ESU consists primarily of undergraduates from all over the world, many who are seeking degrees here because they want to be part of something special — from academics to athletics or other extracurricular activities.
Emporia State University is a public university in Kansas. The campus is located in Emporia town, and it has 5,732 students enrolled.
