Fort Hays State University, KS
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Main Campus
Fort Hays State University Rankings
Affordability82
Selectivity7
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings31
Diversity65
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Fort Hays State University
84%
Bachelor’s
16%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing39%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education10%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature<1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities11%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Fort Hays State University
92%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Fort Hays State University
$5K
In-State Tuition
$15K
Out-of-State Tuition
$17K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Fort Hays State University
39%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
59%
Repayment Rate
$209
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Fort Hays State University
73%
Retention Rate
29%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
44%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 44% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 42% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 21% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 36% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 24% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Fort Hays State University
93%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Fort Hays State University
12,456
Undergraduates
26%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
2,743
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Fort Hays State University, KS
Hays Academy of Hair Design
2 miles, NE
Barton County Community College
46 miles, SE
Sterling College
76 miles, SE
North Central Kansas Technical College
78 miles, NE