Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601-4099
785-628-4000
Fort Hays State University is a public university in Hays, Kansas. It is the third-largest university in the state of Kansas and is one of the six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The university is a member of the Midwestern Association of Colleges and Universities.
FHSU was founded in 1902 as the Western Branch of the Kansas Normal School. It became Fort Hays Kansas State Normal School in 1904 and Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1923. In 1974, it merged with the state's two other teacher colleges to become the present-day Fort Hays State University.
The university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and 19 graduate programs. Fort Hays State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has been so since 1913. The university's athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division II and are known as the Tigers.
FHSU is located in the heart of the Midwest, making it easy for students to get involved in a variety of activities and organizations. The university is home to more than 200 student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, and offers a wide range of intramural sports.
Fort Hays State University is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The university offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make college more affordable.
Fort Hays State University is a great choice for students looking for a quality education at an affordable price. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and 19 graduate programs, the university has something for everyone. The university is also home to more than 200 student organizations and offers a wide range of intramural sports.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 15033
Acceptance Rate: 91.35%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.fhsu.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.fhsu.edu/finaid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $19364
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $29804
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Fort Hays State University is $80272.12. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Fort Hays State University. For graduates of Fort Hays State University, we saw an average early-career income of $41000.00 and mid-career income of $63000.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.