Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability and Cost
Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$12,053
Average Net Price By Family Income
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 | $1,000 |
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
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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. Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,387
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,848
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,755
27%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1,113
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,848
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$20,606,912
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,914,528
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
Students receiving federal loans
46%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,005
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,245
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
Loan Default Rate
5%
US National: 7%
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
What Students Are Saying
FHSU has the least expensive tuition out of the Universities in Kansas. Even though FHSU is the cheapest on tuition rates they don't cut back on any of their resources to the students or class materials.
Taylor from Hays, KS
I decided on this school because of the cost. I get a discount because I am from Oklahoma. The other schools I was considering were at least $7000 more a year to attend.
Michael from Oklahoma City, OK
This school is very reasonable in price. The college that is by my home in Ogden, Utah is more expensive for me as a in-state student. Fort Hays has the best bang for your buck in my opinion as you learn things to help you be very successful in life for a good price. The bookstore is also much cheaper than many others I have seen.
Kyler from Riverdale, UT
i am getting an incredible education for a lower cost than most universities that i have found.
Jessica from Austin, TX
i do not think there is any other accredited brick and motor school with real teachers that offers complete online degrees for a better price!
KaiCee from Agar, SD
2nd lowest tuition in the country and 18/1 student/professor ratio.
Adia from San Diego, CA
The out of state tuition cost less than in state tuition for students in California, where I live.
Daniel from Alameda, CA
Fort Hays State is truly the most value for your dollar. The level of education is superior. The cost is the lowest I know of.
Cheryl from Hays, KS
The slogan used to be affordable success. It is affordable and they make available many scholarships to help with the extra expenses in college, which is really great. It gets pretty competitive at times, but they do what they can to ensure you are taken care of and get the most out of your academic experience. Plus, with many job opportunities on and off campus, you can earn extra on the side to help out as well.
Nakeisha from Garden City, KS
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