2022 Undergraduate Viewbook - Emporia State University

HEY, Future Hornet!

We are so excited you’re considering Emporia State University. We are here to help you every step of the way on your path to success. Our close community and smaller class sizes mean you have more personal attention and more opportunities to get the most from your degree.

During your time here, you can expect valuable experiences that will connect you with your future career through course projects, internships and hands-on experiences.

If you have any questions about Emporia State University, we’re here to help! Your admissions counselor is your guide to all things ESU and is ready to help you start your next adventure.

Find your counselor by scanning the QR code, or reach out to go2esu@emporia.edu.

EMPORIA Eclectic Vibes + Outdoor Adventure Take in the local shops, restaurants, cafes and everything Emporia has to offer.

You’ll love events like music festivals, art shows, film festivals, block parties and more!

Take advantage of year-round access to multiple professional disc golf courses within 5 miles of campus.

Explore walking trails and bike paths through the Flint Hills and local communities.

Stinger Success Program At ESU, we found the formula for a successful college career and packaged it all up to get you on the path to your bright future!

A dedicated academic advisor will help you choose the best courses for your degree plan and career path.

First-Year Seminar gives you all the information you need to have a successful college career.

Find support in the Academic Center for Excellence and Success + the Writing Center.

Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) provides accommodations for you if you have a documented disability to ensure access to the programs and services of ESU. emporia.edu/stingersuccess

Transfer Connect Whether you’re taking college courses in high school or planning to transfer to Emporia State University from another school, get the most out of your credits by choosing the right courses to support your future degree program.

Work one-on-one with an ESU academic advisor now, before you get to campus, and talk to them about your educational goals and plans for college.

Get more information about transferring credits and how to make it easy when you’re ready to become a Hornet. emporia.edu/transferconnect

UPA NOTCH TakeYour Degree

Take the skills you learn in lectures outside of the classroom and get experience before you finish your degree.

Get connected with internship opportunities in your field. 70% of ESU students participate in internships!

ESU has a Attend national conventions, conferences and rate over 4 years! competitions.

That means our students Work with are getting jobs in their faculty and field or getting accepted your peers into graduate programs to conduct within six months original of graduation. research and affect positive change in your community.

95% CAREER OUTCOMES

Travel around the country and the world for course projects or study abroad programs.

DREAM GetYour

M JOB Emporia State University has awesome majors that help you create a path to connect to your career. Our programs are all about getting hands-on experiences that build your résumé and help prepare you for your next steps after graduation, whether that’s doing original research, getting internships, creating programming, coordinating resources or something completely different.

Our art department offers opportunities you won’t get anywhere else, like the only engraving arts program in the world. Merge art and technology with graphic design in our studentled advertising agency, Studio E, where you’ll get internship experience with real-life businesses and clients. Plus, you have regular chances to showcase your skills in campus art shows, city art walks, student jobs and more.

The forensic science program at ESU is the only one of its kind in the state of Kansas and was built in partnership with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to give you the education you need to pursue your career. 

ESU’s nursing program has 100 years of experience training students to be top-notch healthcare professionals. Hornets are so well prepared they pass the nursing licensure exam (NCLEX) at rates higher than state and national averages. And with brand-new facilities coming soon, you’ll train in state-ofthe-art classrooms and labs on campus and in clinical sites throughout the nation.

Cybersecurity is the fastest growing tech job, with 31% growth projected over the next 10 years, and ESU has the programs to help you start your career in a hot field. Not to mention, Emporia State is building a brand-new Cybersecurity Center to help you gain skills, compete in competitions and spread awareness on the importance of data security.

100% of ESU pre-medical students who applied to medical school in 2022 were accepted.

Programs like the Pre-Medical Fellowship help you gain valuable experiences in the field with paid internship hours in a hospital setting and support from current medical professionals.

Our teacher education model is used by schools and universities around the world. Not only will you get plenty of study on educational theory and methods from faculty who have taught in K-12 classrooms themselves, but you’ll also gets tons of experience in classrooms before you graduate so you can start your career with confidence.

Get out of the classroom and into the field with programs in wildlife + fisheries. Take advantage of the only aquatic research facility on a college campus in Kansas at ESU’s Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center or at local natural areas like ESU’s Ross Natural History Reservation, where you can get hands-on experience in the field as part of your degree program.

Emporia State University School of Business programs have a 98% career outcomes rate! As a student in the School of Business, you’ll be able to take advantage of mentorship programs with professionals in your field, internships, competitions, networking opportunities and so much more to help you go from classroom to career.

Help build a happier, healthier world with programs in psychology, like clinical psychology or educational + school psychology. The need for mental health professionals is projected to grow 23% by 2030. Learn about behavior in the animal vivarium, get experience in a range of clinical experiences and work one-onone with your advisor to take the right classes for your specific degree plans.

Not sure what you want to do?

You don’t have to have it all figured out by the time you get to Emporia State University. If you’re still deciding on a major, or don’t know where to start, you’ll have opportunities to explore your skills and interests. Your dedicated academic advisor is here to offer support and help you find the right fit that leads to your successful future path.

Check out the complete list of degree programs at Emporia State.

Campus Living at its

FINEST Did you know students who live in residence halls connect with others, are more involved on campus, have higher GPAs and higher rates of graduation?

BIG Experiences Elevate your college experience, connect to a community and gain leadership experience by joining Associated Student Government, Fraternity + Sorority Life, ESU Ambassadors or one (or more) of the 100+ student organizations.

Stay active at the Student Recreation Center where you can work out, get involved in intramural sports and participate in campus events.

Don’t leave your hobbies back home. Stay active in choir, theatre, marching band, disc golf, esports — the opportunities are endless.

Take advantage of on-campus opportunities like tutoring, wellness services, peer mentoring and more.

Get Scholarships!

Emporia State University awards millions of dollars in scholarships each year to help you reach your educational goals. And while every scholarship has different requirements and deadlines, the scholarships below are automatically awarded when you are admitted to Emporia State and send your transcripts! To learn more about all the scholarship opportunities we offer at ESU, visit emporia.edu/scholarships.

ESU’s Presidential Scholarship If you’re entering college for the first time (not counting dual enrollment or concurrent college classes) and meet the GPA and ACT/SAT score requirement, this scholarship is for you! If you meet the requirements, you can renew this scholarship for three additional years.

ACT 28-30+

ACT 25-27

ACT 21-24

GPA 3.75-4.00

$3,000

$2,300

$2,050

GPA 3.5-3.74

$2,300

$2,050

$1,550

GPA 3.25-3.49

$2,050

$1,550

$1,350

GPA 3.0-3.24

$1,550

$1,350

$1,000

GPA-Only Scholarship

Transfer Student Scholarship

Not eligible for the Presidential Scholarship based on test scores? We have you covered.

The GPA-Only Scholarship is available for your first year at ESU.

Get this scholarship when you transfer to ESU from another college or university if you have 24 transferrable credit hours!

If you don’t quite make the 24-credit hour mark, you may be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship instead.

GPA 3.75-4.00

$1,950

GPA 3.5-3.74

$1,450

GPA 3.25-3.49

$1,200

GPA 3.0-3.24

$850

GPA 3.75-4.00

$2,600

GPA 3.5-3.74

$2,100

GPA 3.25-3.49

$1,500

GPA 3.0-3.24

$1,250

IN-STATE TUITION

ESU graduates have the

LOWEST STUDENT DEBT

New in fall 2023, pay the same affordable in-state tuition when you live anywhere in the continental U.S.

of all public universities in Kansas!

Cost of Attendance Emporia State University has flat-rate tuition after 12 credit hours. So, in addition to the courses that count toward your major and connect you directly to your career, you can also explore your interests, continue your hobbies and try something new without extra tuition costs. *And beginning fall 2023, on-campus students in the continental U.S. pay the same affordable in-state tuition!

In-State*

Non-Residents

TUITION + FEES

$6,934

$14,852

ROOM + BOARD

$9,488

$9,488

BOOKS

$1,000

$1,000

TOTAL

$17,422

$25,340

Tuition and fees are subject to approval by the Kansas Board of Regents. Tuition and fees shown are approved for the 2022-2023 school year. Some course fees may apply. See emporia.edu/tuition.

MAKE HAPPE

By Starting Here!

 Visit us! Daily Campus Visits are a smaller,

more personal campus visit. But Black and Gold Days are where you’ll meet other new Hornets and get a fun, interactive experience on campus. Check out the Black and Gold Dates below!

Saturday, September 24 Friday, October 7 Saturday, October 29 Friday, November 4 Saturday, March 18 Friday, March 24 Friday, April 14 Saturday, April 29 Sign up to visit campus at emporia.edu/visit

 Apply for admission. It only takes a couple minutes at emporia.edu/apply

 Complete the FAFSA for federal aid,

grants and work study. It opens October 1 at fafsa.ed.gov.

 Complete Part One of the housing application

to save your spot! Check for details in October at emporia.edu/reslife. Learn more about housing at ESU at one of our Residential Life Showcase events!

Monday, October 10 Monday, November 7 Monday, February 20 Monday, April 10

 Browse the scholarship library and check for early deadlines at emporia.edu/scholarships.

E IT PEN EN  Complete Part Two of the housing application and get ready for your new adventure! Check for details in February at emporia.edu/reslife.  Make it official by getting enrolled at Hornet Connection. Sign up at emporia.edu/hornetconnection.  Send your complete, official transcripts after completing your last semester to finalize your file. Send transcripts to transcript@emporia.edu.  Get a head start on life at ESU by signing up for an E-Experience date at emporia.edu/e-experience.  Always stay up to date by checking your student email.

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