Emporia State University (ESU) was established in 1863. As part of the Kansas Board of Regents, ESU has evolved from a regional public university to a comprehensive, internationally-focused university. ESU serves students from all over the U.S. and more than 50 countries. Students join ESU seeking value in education, academic quality, accredited program, a medium-sized campus, student-centered focus and safety. Through various campus programs, ESU is committed to graduate globally-minded citizens. Undergraduate and graduate students enjoy multiple opportunities to grow in their discipline and prepare themselves for the increasingly global workforce. Emporia State University is ranked among the top universities in the Midwest by U.S. World News & Rankings and Princeton Review. In addition, most academic programs enjoy prestigious accreditations. For example, the School of Business is accredited by AACSB-International, recognition given to about 5 percent of business schools in the world. With a favorable position in the U.S.A. and prestigious accreditations, students are successfully placed in competitive companies both in the U.S.A. and abroad after graduating from ESU.