| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3,864 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
3,579 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
285 |
| Total graduate students: |
2,230 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
497 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,733 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Central Plains |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
9% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.8% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 69.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.5% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 4.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.5% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 69.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
212 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Emporia, KS |
| Population of city/town: |
24,799 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Course offerings in Overland Park and Kansas City, KS. |
| Nearest major city: |
Topeka, KS |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
50 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
127,679 |
| Online campus map: |
www.emporia.edu/
campus-map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- sorority housing
- fraternity housing
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- cooperative housing
- other housing including Theme and wellness housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
81% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
25% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
75% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Student Code of Conduct. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
440 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. ESOL collection. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery, national teachers hall of fame, planetarium; geology and natural history museums. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, adult continuing education counseling. |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Employer Bank Study Abroad, job placement. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
6 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
11% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
5 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
10% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Bulletin |
| Number of honor societies: |
17 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
130 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Crusade for Christ, Christian Challenge, Christian Student Center, Didde Catholic Campus Center, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Latter-day Saints Student Association, Lutheran Student Organization, Muslim Students Association, Presbyterian Student Organization, United Methodist Campus Ministries |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Sakura, Arabic Language/Studies Club, Black Student Union, Black Womens Network, Harmonious Voices of Praise, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, People Organized for Womens Equal Rights |
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| International student organizations: |
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International, Spanish, French, and German clubs; Korean Student Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Collegiate Music Educators National Conference, a cappella choir, Student Art Therapy Organization, Teachers of Tomorrow, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Graduate Student Advisory Committee, Ambassadors, Union Activities Council, Xenos, Caduceus Society, RA Council, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Gamers Guild, Circle K, SPURS, Young Democrats, Used Ink, Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Ducks Unlimited, Interfraternity Council, Mental Health Counseling Student Organization, Pre-Law Organization, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Students in Free Enterprise, Quivira, American College of Sports Medicine, Biology Student Organization; National Science Teachers, National Art Education, Nation Education, Diversity Related Concerns, Kansas Nursing Students, and Computing Machinery Associations; Professional Journalists, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Physics, and American Chemical Societies; philosophy, psychology, sociology, public affairs, marketing, anthropology, earth science, athletic training, computer information systems, quiz bowl, environment, accounting, biology, and pharmacy clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Kent Weiser,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Carmen Leeds,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics,
Kent Weiser,
Emporia State University,
1200 Commercial Street,
Emporia, KS 66 |
| School colors: |
black and gold |
| School mascot: |
Hornets |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cheerleading | no | |
| Men's cross-country | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's tennis | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | no | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cheerleading | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | no | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | MIAA, NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
5% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
17% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball/softball sports complex, basketball/volleyball facility, outdoor track, student recreation/fitness center |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, dodgeball, football, kickball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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boxing, cycling, fencing, martial arts, rugby, soccer, table tennis |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cycling, fencing, martial arts, rugby, soccer, table tennis |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Kansas City, MO (130 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Wichita, KS (80 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Topeka, KS (50 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Emporia, KS (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
19% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
25% within one year of graduation |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
75% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Hospitals, Gibb & Houlik, hospitals, Payless, primary and secondary schools, Target, Wal-Mart. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Dr. Panayiotis Michael Zavros, scientist and reproductive specialist
- Yasunori Watanabe, president, TNT Express Worldwide, Inc.
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