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Fort Hays State University

Hays, Kansas•Public

Message from Fort Hays State University

Welcome to Fort Hays State University! We’re excited to help you take the next step in your academic journey. At FHSU, you’ll find a supportive and engaging community dedicated to your success. With a wide range of programs, hands-on learning opportunities, and a strong focus on student success, we’re committed to helping you reach your full potential. Explore everything FHSU has to offer and see how you can make an impact on our campus and beyond. Go Tigers!

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

90%

Public school in Kansas with 12,900 total undergraduate students
Rural
Plains
Commuter college
On campus housing
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
fhsu.edu
600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601
(785) 628-4000

Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
90%
Yield rate - overall
53%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
91%
Men
89%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
1,997
Women: 58%
Men: 42%
fhsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$14,713
Out-of-state
$25,890

Average net cost after aid

Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$9,671
$30,001–48,000
$9,972
$48,001–75,000
$12,575
$75,001–110,000
$15,522
Over $110,000
$16,006

Published costs and averages can be misleading: they don’t fully account for your family’s finances (for financial aid) or your academic profile (for scholarships).

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Applications

How to apply

Doesn’t accept Common App
Test optional
Rec letters not used
Doesn’t consider class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)
Policies can change. Please confirm by looking at this school’s website.

Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
955
Student diversity
Low diversity
4-year graduation rate
25%
6-year graduation rate
44%
Retention rate
76%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
28%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 59%
Men: 41%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
2%
Black
6%
Hispanic
11%
Native American
1%
Other
4%
White
77%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
17:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Where does this data come from?