Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
Fort Hays State University is a public university located in Hays, KS, serving approximately 9,792 students. It has an acceptance rate of 92%.
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Tuition
$5,633
Acceptance
91.77%
Students
12,429
Type
University
Setting
Rural
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91.77%
SAT range
970 - 1200
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
12,429
Undergrads
9,792
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
53
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
38
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.61
Property Rate / 1,000
1.94
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Hays
Violent Rate / 100k
155
Property Rate / 100k
1,168
Location
Institution does not report this
Hays, KS 67601