Fort Hays State University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Hays, KS
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#4 Best Public Universities in Kansas

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Overview

Total enrollment

12,878

Location Hays, Kansas
Website fhsu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, situated along Interstate 70 in the western part of the state, approximately 180 miles west of Topeka. The public university's 200-acre campus features limestone buildings that reflect the region's architectural heritage, with many structures constructed from local Post Rock limestone. Established in 1902 as the Western Branch of Kansas State Normal School, FHSU has evolved into a comprehensive public institution offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, with notable strengths in business, education, nursing, and technology. The university maintains a significant online presence through its Virtual College, serving students globally, while the main campus provides traditional residential facilities and student housing options. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Tigers, participating in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

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Ratings

Fort Hays State University is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Fort Hays State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1140
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.45

Acceptance Rate

90.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 41.8%
Application Fee $30

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kansas Resident Tuition

$5,923

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,741

Breakdown

Tuition $5,923
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $1,219
Room and Board $9,120
Budget for Other Expenses $5,064
Total One Year Cost $22,326

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Fort Hays State University are Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Education. 37% of students major in Business, 24% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 11% in Education.