FHSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.26%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1050. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $5,923
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,741
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at FHSU:
- Total Enrollment: 12,878, including 7,032 online students
- 10,172 Undergraduate, 2,706 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.7% men, 63.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 48%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 81 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 40 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 20 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
FHSU Overview
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a four-year, public school located in Hays, KS. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The FHSU's tuition & fees is $5,923 for Kansas residents and $17,741 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $3,952.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,878 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
FHSU's acceptance rate is 90.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 41.84%. The median SAT score is 1050 and the ACT score is 21.
FHSU ranked 6th in Kansas Colleges rankings. Fort Hays State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Fort Hays State University is $5,923 for in-state students and $17,741 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $4,949 for in-state students and $12,745 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,228 for Kansas residents and $18,722 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,216 for Kansas residents and $13,479 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,923 | $17,741 |
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| Graduate | $4,949 | $12,745 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,228 | $18,722 |
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| Graduate | $5,216 | $13,479 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Fort Hays State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at FHSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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