A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fort Hays State University are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
57%
|
Black |
4%
|
Hispanic |
7%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
29%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 66% more female students than male students enrolled at Fort Hays State University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fort Hays State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
38%
|
Women |
62%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
4,860
|
Women |
8,089
|
Fort Hays State University serves a very low number of students outside of Kansas, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
80%
|
Out of State |
17%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
3%
|
32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 31.9% |
Part time Undergrads | 51.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155061 IPEDS survey data for Fort Hays State University.
Last updated February 24, 2024