Fort Hays State University (FHSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,731
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	50%

Located in Hays, Kansas, FHSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that FHSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Fort Hays State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 73% at FHSU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,430

Cost of attendance at Fort Hays State University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

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Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,870

Cost of attendance at Fort Hays State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Fort Hays State University received on average $5,027 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,027

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	306	35%	$4,383	$1,341,216
Other Federal Grant	309	35%	$4,886	$1,509,809
State Grant/Scholarships	170	19%	$1,121	$190,564
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	712	81%	$3,240	$2,306,543
Total Grant & Scholarships	797	91%	$5,027	$4,006,916

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fort Hays State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fort Hays State University students is 50.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.5%.

50.5%

asian 80.0% 4 students
African American 32.4% 11 students
white 53.6% 384 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 40.4% 40 students
International Students 68.8% 11 students
Mixed Race 24.1% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Fort Hays State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fort Hays State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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