Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University is a public, four or more years institution located in Hays, Kansas. The campus is situated in a remote town area and is home to 13,128 undergraduate students.
Frequently Asked
Overview
College Category
Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Student-to-faculty Ratio
18
Awards Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
City
Hays
College Type
Public
Campus Housing
Yes
Location Setting
Remote Town
Average Grant or Scholarship Aid
$5,243
General
Address
600 Park StHays, Kansas 67601-4099
College Website
Phone
(785) 628-4000
Admissions Website
Online Application Website
Financial Aid Website
Admissions
Fort Hays State University has an acceptance rate of 91%. The acceptance rate of 91% implies that for every 100 students that applied 91 students got accepted. 2,056 students appied to Fort Hays State University. 91% of the students that applied got accepted, and 53% that that got accepted enrolled.
Number of Applicants
Acceptance Rate
Application Fee | $30 |
Costs to Attend
The cost for in-state undergraduate students to attend Fort Hays State University for an academic year can be broken down into $3,990 for tuition, $1,290 for fees, $1,000 for books and supplies, $8,210 for room and board and $4,246 for other expenses.
In-State Tuition and Fees
In-state tuition | $3,990 |
In-state fees | $1,290 |
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Room and board | $8,210 |
Other expenses | $4,246 |
The cost for out-of-state undergraduate students to attend Fort Hays State University for an academic year can be broken down into $14,070 for tuition, $1,290 for fees, $1,000 for books and supplies, $8,210 for room and board and $4,246 for other expenses.
Out-of-State Tution and Fees
Out-of-state tuition | $14,070 |
Out-of-state fees | $1,290 |
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Room and board | $8,210 |
Other expenses | $4,246 |
Students
Fort Hays State University has 13,128 undergradute students. 40% of the undergraduate students are male compared to 60% female.
Undergradute Enrollment
Enrollment by gender
40% men
60% women
Academics
The graduation rate for undergraduate students at Fort Hays State University is 43%. The graduation rate for male undergraduate students is 40% compared to 46% for female undergraduate students.
The retention rate for undergraduate students at Fort Hays State University is 74%. Retention rate is the percentage of first-time undergraduate students who return to continue their studies the following fall semester.
Retention Rate
After College
The average earnings of former students working 10 years after entry at Fort Hays State University is $42,700 with 25% of former students having earnings less than $24,700 compared to 25% former students having earnings greater than $54,600.
Mean Earnings After 10 Years
Earnings Range After 10 Years
Percent Earning Over $25,000 After 10 Years
The percent of former students working 10 years after entry at Fort Hays State University is 90% compared to 10% of former students 10 years after entry not working.
Working Status
90% percent_working
10% percent_not_working
Programs and Majors
The largest programs/majors at Fort Hays State University include "Business Administration, Management and Operations" with 565 graduates followed by "Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other" with 465 graduates, "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities" with 283 graduates, "Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods" with 191 graduates and "Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin" with 158 graduates.
Program/Major | Graduates |
---|---|
Business Administration, Management and Operations | 565 |
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 465 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 283 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 191 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin | 158 |
ⓘ Graduates by program are reported for students receiving bachelors degree.
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