Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$5.6k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,633
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,811
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,772
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,772
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$14,405
Net price (after aid)$13,493
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,964
$30k – $48k$10,228
$48k – $75k$12,389
$75k – $110k$16,573
$110k+$16,847
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$48,928
Median debt at graduation$21,000
Est. monthly loan payment$223
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants22%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans27%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13.5k below avg
Out-of-state value
$16.8k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$5.6k
below avg
Out-of-state
$16.8k
below avg
Net price
$13.5k
below avg
Pell
22%
Median debt
$21k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$48.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (29)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceWeb DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringCybersecurity
Education
Special EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
History
Admissions
Acceptance rate
92%
SAT range
970 - 1200
ACT range
19 - 25
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About Fort Hays State University
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- Where is Fort Hays State University located?
- Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, KS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Fort Hays State University?
- Fort Hays State University is a public university based in KS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Fort Hays State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Fort Hays State University is approximately 92%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Fort Hays State University?
- Fort Hays State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $5,633 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Fort Hays State University?
- Fort Hays State University reports total enrollment of approximately 12,429 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Fort Hays State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Fort Hays State University.
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