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Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University is a medium, public institution located in Hays, ks. Founded in 1902, Fort Hays State University offers undergraduate degrees in 78 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 10,066 undergraduates
cost $5,430 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Fort Hays State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.0%
SAT score average 1051
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.45
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Fort Hays State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Education, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Computer Programming
Economics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,430
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,481
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $4,704
Cost of attendance* $19,615
Average financial aid package $8,200
Estimated cost $11,415 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,870
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,481
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $4,704
Cost of attendance* $30,055
Average financial aid package $8,200
Estimated cost $21,855 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Fort Hays State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,066, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

13,249

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
39%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
53%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Fort Hays State University, students love their Students for Life. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601-4099
phone 785-628-3478
address www.fhsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Students for life

Honors society

Panhellenic council

Residents hall association

Catholic disciples

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Fort Hays State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Fort Hays State University?

Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, ks.

What is the acceptance rate at Fort Hays State University? 

The acceptance rate for Fort Hays State University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Fort Hays State University?

The average high school GPA for Fort Hays State University students was 3.45.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Fort Hays State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Fort Hays State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $78,460.

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