Located in Emporia, Kansas, with over 200 academic programs, Emporia State University has been preparing students for lifelong learning and rewarding careers since 1863.

At Emporia State University, it's our goal to prepare students for lifelong learning & rewarding careers. Learn more about ESU and see if we're right for you.

Emporia State University offers over 200 distinctive academic programs that prepare students for success. Start discovering all that ESU has to offer.

Explore Emporia State's Graduate Programs. Here, you get it all - academic quality, excellent student experience and results that make your resume stand out.

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.

Emporia State University is the only university in Kansas with a Master of Library Science degree fully accredited by the American Library Association. This degree, along with a variety of certificates and a doctoral degree, prepares information professionals for careers in both libraries and other information organizations.

About Emporia State University: Preparing you for lifelong learning, rewarding careers, and adaptive leadership. Since 1863, Emporia State University has prepared teachers via nationally acclaimed teacher education programs.

Emporia State University's Nursing program offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The nursing curriculum requires two years for completion once admitted into the major, totaling 120 credit hours. Students generally apply for admission to the program at the junior level.

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October 15, 2024: A group of 13 alumni with a diverse array of professional experiences spanning higher education, business, medicine and the military has joined the Emporia State University Foundation Board of Trustees.