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Fort Hays State University

Also known as: FHSU

📍 Hays, Kansas🏛️ Town Setting👥 9,733 Undergrads🔗 www.fhsu.edu

Overview

Fort Hays State University is an medium public research university in Hays, Kansas. It enrolls about 9,733 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 90%. Graduates earn a median of $48,928 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

90%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,089

500–580

Net Price

$12,569

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

48%

Retention

77%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$48,928

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

90.3%

SAT Average

1,089

ACT Composite

18–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200500 – 580 (mid 50%)800

Math

200470 – 560 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,923

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$17,741

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$19,909

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,569

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$7,661
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,776
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,941
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,266
$110,001 +	$16,641

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

24.3%

Academics & Programs

Fort Hays State University offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

31.6%

Education

12.2%

Health Professions

10.2%

Social Sciences

7.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

7.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.4%

Psychology

4.3%

English Language & Literature

4.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

48%

On-Time (4yr)

30%

Retention (FT)

77%

% Earning >$25K

74%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$44,428

8 years

$46,876

10 years

$48,928

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

33.3%

White

50.8%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

49.6%

Black or African American

3.0%

Asian

2.3%

Hispanic / Latino

6.9%

Two or more races

2.2%

International

0.1%

Gender

Women

62.0%

Men

38.0%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Hays State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 90%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1089.

How much does Fort Hays State University cost?

In-state tuition is $5,923, and out-of-state is $17,741. Average net price after financial aid is $12,569.

What is Fort Hays State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Education, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at Fort Hays State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 48%, and 77% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.