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 12,950 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1902 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Hays, Kansas.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
65
Fort Hays State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, General Studies, Accounting and Finance, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when 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 anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Fort Hays State University student retention rate is fair at 76% (above Kansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is low: 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Fort Hays State University is pretty decent - 15:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are slightly high - about $14,600 annually. The additional fees at Fort Hays State University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,300; this makes it a total of $15,900 per 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
88%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,828 applications were submitted and 1,609 were accepted, so it is 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' SAT and 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 offers 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 offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - about $4,000 per year.

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

Fort Hays State University Location and Address

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