Fort Hays State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2179 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #610 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #555 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #940 of 1,018 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 10,172
- Graduates
- 2,706
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- fhsu.edu
Fort Hays State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Fort Hays State University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 94% | 88% |
| Applicants | 2,619 | 904 | 1,715 |
| Admissions | 2,364 | 851 | 1,513 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 941 | 346 | 595 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 48 | 14 | 34 |
2,074 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,032 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
31 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Fort Hays State University are 970-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
884 or 89%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Fort Hays State University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| TOEFL | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7247 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3582 (28%) |
| Hispanic | 883 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 447 (3%) |
| Asian | 348 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 304 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 16 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,751
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,704 | $4,218 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,704 | $4,218 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,522 | $12,014 |
| Fee in-district | $1,219 | $731 |
| Fee in-state | $1,219 | $731 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,219 | $731 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,731 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,079 |
| Room charge | $4,398 |
| Meal charge | $4,681 |
Fort Hays State University majors
Fort Hays State University has granted 2,276 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 772 master's across 18 programs, and 20 doctorate degrees in Nursing Science. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fort Hays State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | 290 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 38 | 137 | 16 | |
| Education, General | 185 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 145 | |||
| International Economics | 143 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 143 | |||
| Psychology, General | 101 | 32 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 120 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 116 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 81 | 24 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 102 | |||
| Social Work | 41 | 52 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 91 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 88 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 84 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 72 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 67 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 49 | 9 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 56 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 53 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 48 | |||
| Accounting | 47 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 47 | |||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 45 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 45 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | 18 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 43 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 43 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 42 | |||
| History, General | 17 | 23 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 38 | |||
| Nursing Science | 17 | 20 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 35 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 27 | 5 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 29 | |||
| Sociology, General | 27 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 15 | 6 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 20 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 18 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 14 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | 5 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 13 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Music, General | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Philosophy | 6 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | |||
| Research and Development Management | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 78 | 2,276 | 772 | 20 |
Fort Hays State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 41% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fort Hays State University has published 3,436 scientific papers with 44,005 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Ecology, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Law, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 130 |
| 1994 | 21 | 145 |
| 1995 | 26 | 136 |
| 1996 | 17 | 156 |
| 1997 | 35 | 163 |
| 1998 | 20 | 161 |
| 1999 | 35 | 171 |
| 2000 | 14 | 211 |
| 2001 | 41 | 289 |
| 2002 | 38 | 300 |
| 2003 | 25 | 371 |
| 2004 | 39 | 404 |
| 2005 | 69 | 462 |
| 2006 | 55 | 571 |
| 2007 | 54 | 628 |
| 2008 | 66 | 700 |
| 2009 | 65 | 899 |
| 2010 | 65 | 911 |
| 2011 | 82 | 1127 |
| 2012 | 69 | 1248 |
| 2013 | 67 | 1415 |
| 2014 | 86 | 1403 |
| 2015 | 90 | 1555 |
| 2016 | 130 | 1635 |
| 2017 | 149 | 1691 |
| 2018 | 193 | 2173 |
| 2019 | 173 | 2592 |
| 2020 | 283 | 3002 |
| 2021 | 189 | 3346 |
| 2022 | 238 | 3594 |
| 2023 | 283 | 4009 |
| 2024 | 120 | 3737 |
| 2025 | 62 | 3227 |
Fort Hays State University alumni
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Mike McCarthy
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Michael John McCarthy is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Previously, he served as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. In 2011, McCarthy led the Packers to a win in Super Bowl XLV over his hometown Steelers. McCarthy was also the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.
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Mickey Spillane
- Occupations
- novelistprose writertelevision actorwriterchildren's writer
- Biography
-
Frank Morrison Spillane, better known as Mickey Spillane, was an American crime novelist, called the "king of pulp fiction". He was best-known for stories featuring his signature detective character, Mike Hammer.
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Jerry Moran
- Occupations
- bank officeruniversity teacherlawyercelebritypolitician
- Biography
-
Gerald Wesley Moran is an American lawyer and politician who is the senior United States senator from Kansas, a seat he has held since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he was chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee for the 113th U.S. Congress, during which he led successful Republican efforts in the 2014 election, producing the first Republican Senate majority since 2006. Previously, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Kansas's 1st congressional district.
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Scott Schwab
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Scott Joseph Schwab is an American politician serving as the 32nd Secretary of State of Kansas. He served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 49th district, from 2009 to 2019. He also served as Speaker pro tempore of the Kansas House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019. In November 2018, he was elected Kansas Secretary of State. He is a candidate in the 2026 Kansas gubernatorial election.
General info
| Alternative names | FHSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 |
| Motto | Forward Thinking. World Ready. |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,021 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 600 Park St Hays, Kansas, 67601-4099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 7856284000 |