Acceptance Rate
92%
Enrollment
9,792
Graduation Rate
48%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,928
Retention Rate
77%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)970–1200
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)19–25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,633
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,811
Avg Net Price
$13,493
Room & Board
$8,772
Total COA
$19,114
Median Debt
$21,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$9,964
$30,001–48,000
$10,228
$48,001–75,000
$12,389
$75,001–110,000
$16,573
$110,001+
$16,847
Pell Grant Rate: 22%
Federal Loan Rate: 27%
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Sticker Price$25,583
Estimated Net Price$13,493 (avg)
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Fort Hays State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,928
Retention Rate
77%
Median Debt
$21,000
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
37.2%
Social Sciences
10.9%
Education
9.4%
Health Professions
8.6%
Computer Science
5.2%
Psychology
3.9%
English
3.5%
Agriculture
3.2%
Biology
1.9%
Criminal Justice
1.6%
Demographics
Men 39%Women 61%
White
48.8%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More
2.5%
International
1.9%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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