School Information

29.0
Total Cost $14,674
Total Enrollment 11,308
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Fort Hays State University

http://www.fhsu.edu
600 Park St, Hays, Kansas 67601-4099
(785) 628-4000

Fort Hays State University, a regional university principally serving western Kansas, is dedicated to providing instruction within a computerized environment in the arts and sciences, business, education, the health and life sciences, and agriculture. The university's primary emphasis is undergraduate liberal education, which includes the humanities, the fine arts, the social/behavioral sciences, and the natural/physical sciences. These disciplines serve as the foundation of all programs. Graduates are provided a foundation for entry into graduate school, for employment requiring well-developed analytical and communication skills, and for lives of ethical and civic responsibility to better understand global complexities and an American society ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Fort Hays State University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 38.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,524), and 39% receive loans ($6,219 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,560. Off campus it is around $6,560.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Fort Hays State University is $9,735 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Fort Hays State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $3,762
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $11,915
Tuition Graduate in State $2,642
Tuition Graduate Out of State $7,827
Living Costs
Fort Hays State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $14,674
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $22,827
Total Expense In State Off Campus $14,674
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,114
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $22,827
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $16,267
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,327 people applied to Fort Hays State University. Of the applicants, 92.0% were admitted (92.0% male & 92.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (44.0% male and 38.0% female)

Of the 9,730 undergraduate students at Fort Hays State University, 53.0% are part-time. A majority (75.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 74.0% of the 1,578 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     82.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     68.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     53.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     21.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     48.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     51.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 785-628-5666
Admissions Office Email mahinojosa@fhsu.edu
Admissions Office Address Picken Hall 211 600 Park Street Hays, KS 67601
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.fhsu.edu/admissions-twocolumn.aspx?id=12884906237&terms=school%20transfer%20info
Admissions Website http://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Fort Hays State University, you should have:

  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Fort Hays State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 41
Agricultural Business and Management, General 14
Agriculture, General 27
Biological and biomedical sciences 20 9
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 9
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 2 139 23
Accounting 24
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 2
Business Administration and Management, General 43 23
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 23
Business/Corporate Communications 10
Finance, General 27
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
Communication, journalism, and related programs 26 35
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 26 35
Computer and information sciences and support services 34
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 6
Information Science/Studies 26
Education 166 145
Art Teacher Education 1
Business Teacher Education 7
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 16
Education, General 34
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 21
Educational/Instructional Media Design 20
Elementary Education and Teaching 51 3
Music Teacher Education 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 54 21
Secondary Education and Teaching 33 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 30
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 12
Engineering 3
Industrial Engineering 3
English language and literature/letters 12 5
English Language and Literature, General 12 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 30 144 22
Athletic Training/Trainer 7
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician 42
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 30
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 80 12
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 15 10
History 11 7
History, General 11 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 12 1 73
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 12 1 73
Mathematics and statistics 11
Mathematics, General 11
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3
Biological and Physical Sciences 3
Philosophy and religious studies 5
Philosophy 5
Physical Sciences 1
Chemistry, General 6
Geology/Earth Science, General 5 2
Physics, General 3
Psychology 6 38 9
Psychology, General 38 9
School Psychology 6
Public administration and social service professions 11
Social Work 11
Security and protective services 53
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 53
Social sciences 52
Geography 8
Political Science and Government, General 8
Sociology 36
Visual and performing arts 48 3
Art/Art Studies, General 4
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 3
Fine/Studio Arts, General 39
Music, General 5
 
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