Fort Hays State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2162 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #595 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #542 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #849 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 31 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 10,427
- Graduates
- 2,522
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 89% | 88% |
| Applicants | 1,828 | 740 | 1,087 |
| Admissions | 1,609 | 656 | 952 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 784 | 323 | 460 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 41 | 13 | 28 |
1,849 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,074 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Fort Hays State University are 940-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
678 or 82%
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 | 7235 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3973 (31%) |
| Hispanic | 672 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 381 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 241 (2%) |
| Asian | 215 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 180 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 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
- $5,387
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,140 | $3,729 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,140 | $3,729 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,580 | $10,602 |
| Fee in-district | $1,290 | $774 |
| Fee in-state | $1,290 | $774 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,290 | $774 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,731 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,481 |
| Room charge | $4,047 |
| Meal charge | $4,434 |
Fort Hays State University majors
Fort Hays State University has granted 3,001 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 811 master's across 19 programs, and 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | 502 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 448 | |||
| Finance, General | 233 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | 174 | 27 | |
| Education, General | 178 | |||
| Psychology, General | 137 | 20 | ||
| International Economics | 156 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 151 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 148 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 136 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 129 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 125 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 67 | 25 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 83 | |||
| Nursing Science | 44 | 34 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 71 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 71 | |||
| Social Work | 33 | 31 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 55 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 44 | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 50 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 49 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 49 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 25 | 18 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 42 | |||
| Accounting | 41 | |||
| Agriculture, General | 41 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 32 | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 38 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 32 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | |||
| History, General | 11 | 17 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 21 | 6 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 26 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 22 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | 15 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 12 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 10 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 10 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 6 | |||
| Research and Development Management | 6 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 50 | 3,001 | 811 | 34 |
Fort Hays State University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 43% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fort Hays State University has published 2,735 scientific papers with 30,667 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Medicine, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Law, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 118 |
| 1992 | 13 | 121 |
| 1993 | 16 | 111 |
| 1994 | 17 | 127 |
| 1995 | 23 | 104 |
| 1996 | 14 | 133 |
| 1997 | 37 | 129 |
| 1998 | 18 | 128 |
| 1999 | 35 | 143 |
| 2000 | 17 | 165 |
| 2001 | 40 | 222 |
| 2002 | 34 | 258 |
| 2003 | 21 | 297 |
| 2004 | 39 | 387 |
| 2005 | 64 | 404 |
| 2006 | 49 | 488 |
| 2007 | 46 | 503 |
| 2008 | 56 | 598 |
| 2009 | 65 | 785 |
| 2010 | 48 | 742 |
| 2011 | 64 | 985 |
| 2012 | 62 | 1085 |
| 2013 | 66 | 1225 |
| 2014 | 79 | 1238 |
| 2015 | 85 | 1386 |
| 2016 | 97 | 1380 |
| 2017 | 117 | 1426 |
| 2018 | 150 | 1705 |
| 2019 | 136 | 2135 |
| 2020 | 162 | 2320 |
| 2021 | 164 | 2581 |
| 2022 | 210 | 2745 |
| 2023 | 254 | 2937 |
Fort Hays State University alumni
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Mike McCarthy
- Occupations
- player of American footballAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Michael John McCarthy is an American football coach who is the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). From 2006 to 2018, he was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. In 2011, McCarthy led the team to a win in Super Bowl XLV over his hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. McCarthy was previously the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.
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Mickey Spillane
- Occupations
- writertelevision actorprose writernovelistchildren's writer
- Biography
-
Frank Morrison Spillane, better known as Mickey Spillane, was an American crime novelist, whose stories often feature his signature detective character, Mike Hammer. More than 225 million copies of his books have sold internationally. Spillane was also an occasional actor, once even playing Hammer himself in the 1965 film The Girl Hunters.
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Jerry Moran
- Occupations
- lawyeruniversity teacherbank officerpoliticiancelebrity
- 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. He received national attention when his son, Caleb, was killed in an accident on the Schlitterbahn Kansas City, Kansas water park's Verrückt water slide. In November 2018, he was elected Kansas Secretary of State.
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 |