Fort Hays State University
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$5,430
Avg in-state tuition
$15,870
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University is a large public university located on a rural campus in Hays, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,033, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 58 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,430, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,870.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Recommended
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
57%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
White
56%
Non-U.S. Citizen
28%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
1%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
34
Total Online Enrollment
8,553
Percent of Programs Online
56% On-campus
44% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 40% online
Bachelor's 40% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 55% online
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
20%
Institution Grant Aid
76%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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