About Emporia State University
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, REWARDING CAREERS AND ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP
Emporia State Stats + Info
Academic Programs
200 +
Enrollment
5,800
Career Outcomes (3yr. avg)
97%
Only Public University in KS Named a College of Distinction
3x
Lowest Student Debt of All Public Universities in KS
#1
Philanthropic Service Hours to Our Community
19,116
Emporia State University
Founded 1863
Colors, Black and Gold
Mascot, Corky the Hornet
Read About ESU's History + Traditions
Colleges + Schools
Emporia State University offers 200+ undergraduate and graduate academic programs within its four colleges: College of Liberal Arts + Sciences, School of Business, School of Library + Information Management, and The Teachers College.
Accolades + Highlights
- Undergraduate and graduate programs offered in ESU's four colleges: College of Liberal Arts + Sciences, School of Business, School of Library + Information Management, The Teachers College
- Named a College of Distinction Three Consecutive Years
- Named to The Princeton Review's 2020-Best Regional Colleges List
- Named to Kiplinger's Personal Finance-2019-Best College Values List
- 97% of graduates find jobs or are accepted to advanced studies programs within six months of graduation.
- High-Impact, hands-on learning experiences are part of the curriculum at ESU
- Stinger Success Program offers students a dedicated academic advisor, freshman seminar and academic support services.
- 70% of students participate in internships, domestic + abroad
Leadership, Faculty + Staff
ESU operates under a shared governance model comprised of administration, faculty + staff and students.
For the Community
Campus Attractions
ESU welcomes guests to our museums, natural areas, resource centers, planetariums and more.
Community Resources
Library, meeting space, copy center, small business resources, studio e advertising collective and more.
Activities + Summer Camps
ESU offers a variety of athletics camps, workshops, music camps + festivals and more to youth of all ages.
Event Tickets
Buy tickets to watch Hornet Athletics, a theatre production or music performance.
Purchase Tickets
Getting Here + Getting Around
University Business
Business Office
Providing fiscal services to the campus and serves as an interface with external agencies on fiscal matters.
Partner Institutions
Partnerships with other academic institutions provides options for students.