Emporia State University

1200 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801-5087
http://www.emporia.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1863
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students4,351
Endowment56,082,200
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition3,586 in-state, 10,938 out-of-state
Room/Board5,170
Services
Associated FirmsPayLess, Koch, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Walmart IST, Target, school districts, Newman Regional Health, BKD
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsNational Teachers Hall of Fame; Peterson Planetarium; Johnson Geology Museum, Eppink Art Gallery, Schmidt Natural History Museum
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsNational Teachers Hall of Fame; Peterson Planetarium; Johnson Geology Museum, Eppink Art Gallery, Schmidt Natural History Museum
Periodical Subs12,086
# of Books2,398,893
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months58%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities13%
Students in sororities9%
Campus Size212 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing19%
College housing typescoed dorms (76%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (6%), apartments for married students (10%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students
Popular EventsBonner & Bonner Diversity Lecture Series, Hornet Days, Founders Day, Homecoming, Family Day
Nearest AirportKansas City, Missouri (130), Wichita, Kansas (80)
Nearest TrainTopeka, Kansas (50)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations131
# of fraternities6
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities13%
Students in sororities9%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Bulletin (two times per week)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta, Beta Beta Beta, Cardinal Key, Pi Omega Pi, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Lambda Pi Eta, Order of Omega, Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Rho Lambda, Sigma Tau Delta, Tau Beta Sigma, Xi Phi, Sigma Pi Sigma of ESU
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha & Omega, Campus Crusade for Christ, Christian Challenge, Christian Student Center, Didde Catholic Campus Center, ESU Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Lutheran Student Organization, Muslim Students Association, Presbyterian Student Organization, United Methodist Campus Ministries
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, Black Women's Network, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, International Club, Kava, The Liberty Society of ESU, People Organized for Women's Equal Rights, People Respecting Individuality & Diversity in Education, Sakura of ESU, Anime/Obession, Arabic Language & Studies Club, Harmonious Voices of Praise, Korean Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) A Capella Choir, Accounting Club, Alpha Rho Theta, American Chemical Society, Association for Computing Machinery, Association for Workshite Health Promotion, Biology Club, Biology Graduate Student Organization, Caduceus Society, Collegiate Music Educators National Conference, Computer Information Systems Club, Earth Science Club, Engineers Club, ESU Glass Guild, ESU Spanish Club, ESU Student Chapter of National Art Education Association, French Club, Kansas National Education Association Student Program, Marketing Club, MBA Association, Newman's Kansas Association of Nursing Students, Pharmacy Club of ESU, Phi Alpha Theta Society, Phi Beta Lambda, Pre-Law Organization, Psychology Club, Quivira, Society of Physics Students, Society of Professional Journalists, Sociology Club, Student Art Therapy Association, Student Chapter of Kansas Rehabilitation Association, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Student Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Teachers of Tomorrow, Zoiks!, ESU Bowling Club, Gamer's Guild, Karate Club, Soccer Club, Water Ski Club, Fencing Club, ESU Athletic Training Club, ESU National Science Teachers Assocation Student Chapter, ShowStoppers, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Students in Free Enterprise, RA Council, Associated Student Government, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, E-State Circle K, ESU Ambassadors, Graduate Student Advisory Council, Spurs, Union Activities Council, Xenos, Collegiate Republicans, E-State Young Democrats, ESU Ducks Unlimited Chapter, Liberal Publications Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Philosophy Club, Public Affairs Club, Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Used Ink, American College of Sports Medicine, Anthropology Club, ESU HPER Club, German Club