Fort Hays State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Fort Hays State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

88%

Admission Difficulty for Fort Hays State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Fort Hays State University is 88%. Its admission rate is the 16th lowest in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Fort Hays State University and can you get accepted?

Fort Hays State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,609 out of the 1,828 who applied were admitted.

Fort Hays State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 51% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

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88% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Fort Hays State University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.45 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1070 on the SAT
Score 21 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Fort Hays State University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.45

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Fort Hays State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Fort Hays State University are to have around a 3.45 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.45 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Fort Hays State University accepts 88% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Fort Hays State University is 3.45 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #10 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Fort Hays State University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Fort Hays State University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Fort Hays State University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores and 82% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

940-1190

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Fort Hays State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	460
Math 25th Percentile	480
Composite 25th Percentile	940

SAT Scores for Fort Hays State University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	590
Math 75th Percentile	600
Composite 75th Percentile	1190
Average SAT Score	1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Fort Hays State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Fort Hays State University is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1190. Students who get into Fort Hays State University score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers.. Fort Hays State University ranks #4 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Fort Hays State University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 810, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Fort Hays State University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1065, you have around a 88% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.

Fort Hays State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1190 and Above	Good	>93%
1065 to 1190	Avg +	88%-93%
940 to 1065	Avg -	79%-88%
815 to 940	Reach	67%-79%
Less than 815	Low	<67%

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Fort Hays State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-24

Applicants Submitting ACT

82%

ACT Scores for Fort Hays State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	16
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	18

ACT Scores for Fort Hays State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	23
Math 75th Percentile	24
Composite 75th Percentile	24
Average ACT Score	21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Fort Hays State University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Fort Hays State University is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24. The school ranks #6 in Kansas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 82 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Fort Hays State University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Fort Hays State University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Fort Hays State University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 88% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 93% with a 24 ACT score.

Fort Hays State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24 and Above	Good	>93%
21 to 24	Avg +	88%-93%
18 to 21	Avg -	79%-88%
15 to 18	Reach	67%-79%
Less than 15	Low	<67%

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High School Class Rank

66% of Fort Hays State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 35% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Fort Hays State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	15%
Top 25% of class	35%
Top 50% of class	66%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fort Hays State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,087	740	1,828
Accepted	952	656	1,609
Acceptance Rate	88%	89%	88%
Enrolled	488	336	825
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	51%	51%	51%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Fort Hays State University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Fort Hays State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Fort Hays State University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Fort Hays State University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Fort Hays State University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.45 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1070 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.