About ESU
Located in the heart of the scenic Flint Hills, Emporia State University is in close proximity to the three major metropolitan areas of Kansas – Wichita, Topeka and Kansas City. ESU serves 6,500 students in nationally recognized academic programs. Outstanding athletics and diverse offerings in theatre and the arts round out a unique and dynamic learning environment for students and visitors alike.
Locations
Undergraduate and graduate coursework is available on our main campus in Emporia. Selected programs are available at our Emporia State Metro Learning Center in Overland Park (Kansas City), Kansas; at Kansas City Kansas Community College; and at Butler Community College in El Dorado, KS. New partnerships with Community Colleges across the state and a wide selection of online offerings take ESU to the student, wherever he or she might be.
History
Since 1863, Emporia State University has prepared teachers in nationally acclaimed teacher education programs. For the last 40 years, outstanding and highly accredited programs in Business, Library and Information Management, and Liberal Arts and Sciences have prepared our students to take their place in a competitive and increasingly global society.
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Campus Map
View the different on-campus buildings with directions on how to get to Emporia State University.
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Mission
Emporia State University is a dynamic and progressive student-centered learning community that fosters student success through engagement in academic excellence, community and global involvement, and the pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment.
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Emporia State University is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. In addition, many programs hold accreditation from their respective agencies. To find out more and see a complete list of accreditations held by our programs, click “Learn More” below.
Learn MoreESU provides a number of student services through various offices and centers on campus and online. All are staffed with dedicated people who provide support for student success. From advising to a writing center for students, and a small business development center and community counseling for area business and residents, ESU offices and centers are here for you.
Learn MoreTwo years after Kansas became a state, the first public institution of higher education, Kansas State Normal School, was created by an act of the Kansas Legislature and dedicated to the instruction and preparation of teachers. In the ensuing years, we have become a comprehensive university, offering bachelors and masters degrees in a variety of areas in business, education, and the arts and sciences, as well as a doctorate in Library Information and Management.
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There are a lot of things about ESU that you may not know. For example,
- The student to faculty ratio is 18:1.
- The average undergraduate class size is 23.
- The percentage of freshmen receiving scholarships in 2009-2010 - 65%
- The number of scholarships awarded in 2009 - $1.8 million
- The percentage of faculty holding highest degree in field - 81%