Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University is a public 4-year institution in Hays, KS. It enrolls about 12,843 students and admits roughly 92% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Hays, KS 67601 |
| County | Ellis County |
| Enrollment | 12,843 |
| Acceptance rate | 92% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,174 / 1,995 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,633 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $16,811 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 48% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 77% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,774 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 490–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–25 |
| Website | www.fhsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7856284000 |
Admissions
About 2,174 students applied and 1,995 were admitted. Of those admitted, 886 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $5,633 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $16,811. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,774 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,964 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,228 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,389 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,573 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,847 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 976 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 48% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Fort Hays State University is in Hays, KS, Ellis County. Its coordinates are 38.8722, -99.3425.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fort Hays State University?
About 92% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,174 applicants.
How much does Fort Hays State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $5,633 for in-state students and $16,811 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Fort Hays State University?
About 12,843 students are enrolled.