Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University is a public institution located in the rural town of Hays, Kansas. Admission to FHSU is rated as “selective.” Many students choose to study business support services, nursing, or elementary education. The school operates an Hispanic College Institute program that helps Latinx high school students learn the tools to prepare them for success at the university level.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
82%
Submitting ACT
6%
Submitting SAT
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
12,949
Total Number of Undergrads
10,427
Classroom Sizes
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,633 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,811 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,772 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
50%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,387
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,848
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,755
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
48%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,565
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,875
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$192
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
125
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
11%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Victor E. Tiger
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Wichita
Kansas City
Denver
Topeka
Dallas
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,700
What Students Are Saying
I attend the Fort Hays Virtual College campus. This school is amazing and is always there to help you. This school will help you build for your future.
Kyler from Riverdale, UT
i am enjoying classes at fort hays state very much. i have had wonderful communication with my instructors and administrative offices. they have made my journey start out without any trouble or complications.
Jessica from Austin, TX
this school has an amazing virtual student program and an even better staff! the price is nothing short of amazing, one of the most affordable programs out there!
KaiCee from Agar, SD
FHSU is the best! Friendly, organized, and uncomplicated. i chose this school because the education is top quality- but doesn't have all the extra layers that students get lost in and have to pay for!
Adia from San Diego, CA
I am currently on a one semester break from the virtual college at Fort Hays State University. The on line options and the affordability of the school are amazing and the teaching staff, even though we are thousands of miles apart, do care about your development as a student and want you to succeed.
Daniel from Alameda, CA
Unique upper level opportunity for a cutting edge education.
Cheryl from Hays, KS
Great experience. So many of the professors go above and beyond to make sure that you not only learn everything that you need to know but that you apply it to the best of your ability. Even with being a DII university, the class sizes allow for the needed support.
Nakeisha from Garden City, KS
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