School Overview
Fort Hays State University, also
referred to as FHSU, is the fourth
largest of the six universities that are
governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
It is a public, co-educational
university located in Hays, Kansas. It
has an acceptance rate of 81 percent and
enrollment of 13,310 students.
Fort Hays encompasses four different
colleges: Arts and Science, Business and
Leadership, Education and Technology and
Health and Life Sciences. Together these
comprise 30 departments, with more than
60 academic undergraduate majors and 19
graduate majors. The school offers the
following degrees: associates, bachelors
and masters, as well as specialist
degrees. It is accredited by the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools.
Online degrees are offered through Fort
Hays' Virtual College, which grew out of
the Department of Continuing Education
and Learning Technology in 1999.
Currently the Virtual College, which is
accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
offers 19 bachelor's degrees and 10
master's degrees. It has strategic
partnerships with community colleges
nationwide, universities worldwide and
the military, with more than 5800
students from 27 countries enrolled.
Library System
Fort Hays' Forsyth Library offers a
substantial collection of general
materials as well as a large number of
fiction and nonfiction materials about
Kansas and the American West. This is
partly supported by the Elmer and Eartha
Pugh Trust Fund. In addition, the
William D. Paschal World War II History
Collection, which was donated by retired
dentist William Paschal, has books as
well as maps, photographs, declassified
government documents and other
materials. The Fort Hays Genealogy
Society also has its repository of
books, papers and periodicals at the
Forsyth Library.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
With annual in-state tuition of
$4,358.10, Fort Hays is considered the
most affordable Regents University in
Kansas. The school offers students from
Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska and
Colorado a discounted tuition rate
through its Contiguous State program.
Fort Hays offers a variety of federal
and state loans and grants as well as
scholarships and work-study
opportunities.
Athletics
Sports teams at Fort Hays compete in
the NCAA Division II Mid-America
Intercollegiate Athletics Association
with the exception of wrestling, in
which it competes as a member of the
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conferences. The
school's basketball team has garnered
several national titles, with the men's
team winning the national championships
in 1984 and 1985 as well as in 1996, and
the women's team taking the national
title in 1991.
Student Housing
Fort Hays has seven residence halls:
Agnes Hall (suite-style living), Custer
Hall (houses Kansas Academy of
Mathematics and Science students),
Heather Hall (suite-style living),
McMindes Hall (co-ed by wing and by
floor), Stadium Place (apartment-style
living), Wiest Hall (co-ed by floor) and
Wooster Place (apartment living).
General Information
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Admission Office 600 Park Street Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-5666 (800) 628-3478 Fax: (785) 432-0248 [email protected] Contact: Roger Schieferecke Director of Admissions Counseling |
Main Address 600 Park Street Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-4000 www.fhsu.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 8,670 Setting |
Degrees offered: Associate Bachelor's Master's |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business B Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Business, Management, & Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Education English Language & Foreign Language & Health Professions & History Mathematics Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Philosophy & Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Security & Protective Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee
the
accuracy of information on this
page. All information is subject
to
change. You should confirm all
information with a college
admissions
officer.
Fort Hays State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (785) 628-4000 |
| Website: | www.fhsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.fhsu.edu/admissions/admissions-application/ |
| Address: | 600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601-4099 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 15,908 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 43% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,149 (45% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $5,280 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,360 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,243 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Fort Hays State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Fort Hays State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | |
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 2 | 5 | 52 | 19 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Fort Hays State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,280 |
| Out-of-state | $15,360 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,356 |
| Out-of-state | $10,980 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 921 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 848 | 89% | $5,243 |
| Student loan aid | 543 | 57% | $5,719 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,408 | 42% | $4,946 |
| Federal student loans | 4,580 | 36% | $6,912 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Fort Hays State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Fort Hays State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,056 | 881 | 1,175 | Percent admitted | 100% | 91% | 92% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 48% | 48% | 48% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Fort Hays State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 15,908 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 13,128 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,780 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Fort Hays State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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