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Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Fort Hays State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Hays, KS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math470 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing32% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,630
Earnings 5yr: $80,084
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,957
Earnings 5yr: $84,609
Debt: $24,726
Computer Programming.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,380
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,384
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,468
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,570
Earnings 5yr: $77,920
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,823
Earnings 5yr: $71,322
Debt: $26,427
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,852
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,697
Earnings 5yr: $82,849
Debt: N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,097
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,851
Earnings 5yr: $68,651
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,526
Earnings 5yr: $60,561
Debt: $26,564
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,964
Earnings 5yr: $64,758
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,524
Earnings 5yr: $52,869
Debt: $19,520
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,148
Earnings 5yr: $54,152
Debt: $26,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,261
Earnings 5yr: $60,743
Debt: $31,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,165
Earnings 5yr: $60,450
Debt: $19,626
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,153
Earnings 5yr: $63,192
Debt: $27,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,958
Earnings 5yr: $55,408
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,149
Earnings 5yr: $55,914
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,520
Earnings 5yr: $49,628
Debt: $19,250
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,569
In-State Tuition$5,923
Out-of-State Tuition$17,741
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
24%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,428
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,928
Completion Signals
48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$154/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
52%
Avg Family Income
$51,288
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