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Emporia State University, also referred to as ESU, is a coeducational, state university located in the city of Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, United States. It was established in 1863 as Kansas State Normal School. It was renamed to Kansas State Teacher's College in 1923. It was again renamed in 1974 to Emporia Kansas State College. Finally, in 1977, it was raised to university status and renamed to Emporia State University. The University now grants admission to more than 4,300 students every year.
Emporia State University is organized into the following schools and colleges:
The University's sports teams are known as the ESU Hornets. The official mascot is the Hornet. ESU sponsors football and basketball.
Emporia State is located in Emporia, KS (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Emporia State is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts and education and teaching.
Emporia State does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Emporia State had 6,354 enrolled students in 2007.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Emporia State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801-5087
General Phone: (620) 341-1200
http://www.emporia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 521 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, instructional media design, business teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 254 | library science, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, social services, political science, ... |
| Business And Management | 195 | business management, accounting, human resources, marketing, finance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 70 | psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, mental health counseling, art therapy |
| Science | 59 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, geology, physics, geological and earth sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | vocational counseling, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | registered nursing |
| Media | 24 | communication studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | drama |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | information science, computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 13 | public health education |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | corrections and criminal justice |
Number of programs and degrees for Emporia State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 740 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 513 | 24 |
| Post-master's certificate | 16 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Emporia State had a total enrollment of 6,354 students (4,961 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59% |
| Graduate | 41% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 89% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
Emporia State offers campus housing for 1,093 of its 4,961 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Emporia, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,333 | 1,065 | 80% | 769 | 72% |
| Men | 515 | 412 | 80% | 296 | 72% |
| Women | 818 | 653 | 80% | 473 | 72% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,926 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,976 |
| Room and board | $ 5,581 |
| Room charge | $ 2,832 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,749 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,650 |
Financial Aid:
Emporia State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192700)
Emporia State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 97 | 47 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $96,179 | 3 | $84,569 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $74,780 | 4 | $75,427 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $88,313 | 7 | $79,345 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $72,791 | 14 | $70,137 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 48 | $58,834 | 25 | $59,582 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $46,318 | 40 | $47,351 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $39,245 | 26 | $39,320 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 131 | $56,803 | 105 | $51,312 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 30 | 75 |
| Football | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Basketball | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 20 | 30 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Emporia State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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