Fort Hays State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good
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Fort Hays State University is a medium four-year, public school with 15,035 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1902 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Hays, Kansas.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
65
Fair
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Fort Hays State University.

Fort Hays State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Business, Marketing and Advertising, and Retailing and Wholesaling. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The student retention rate at Fort Hays State University is fair at 78% (well above Kansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is low - 45%.

Student to faculty ratio at Fort Hays State University is reasonably decent, 19:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$15,900
High
Average tuition cost is slightly high, about $14,600 a year. The additional fees at Fort Hays State University (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,300; which makes it a total of $15,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Fort Hays State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,920 applications were submitted and 1,754 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Fort Hays State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Fort Hays State University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fort Hays State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Fort Hays State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,800 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $4,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Fort Hays State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fort Hays State University Location and Maps



Post Address: Fort Hays State University, 600 Park St, Hays, Kansas 67601-4099, USA
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