Fort Hays State University
600 Park St #1, Hays, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Fort Hays State University
About this school
Fort Hays, founded in 1902, is a public university of the liberal and applied arts. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Health and Life Sciences. Its 200-acre campus, part of a former military reservation, is located in Hays, in central Kansas.
- www.fhsu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,379
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:11,831
- Men:4,607 Men (38.9%)
- Women:7,224 Women (61.1%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Not reported
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
Not reported
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | - | 2 |
History | - | 1 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 600 Park Street |
City, State, Zip | Hays, KS 67601-4099 |
Phone | (785) 628-3478 |
Fax | (785) 628-4014 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | - |
Application Fee | - |
Application Fee Waiver | Not available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | - |
Defer Admission | - |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications not accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | - |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | - |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | Not reported |
Women | Not reported |
Men | Not reported |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | Not reported |
Women | 868 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 684 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.37 |
375 And Above | 30% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 19% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 16% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 12% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 14% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 8% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 18-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 4% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 29% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 55% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 11% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $4,007|Out-of-state: $11,866 (29.33%)
- Room & Board: - $7,615 (55.74%)
- Other Expenses: - $840 (6.15%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,200 (8.78%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Fort Hays State University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline December 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001915 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 452 (59.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 379 (83.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 362 (95.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 30 (8.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 47% |
Average Award | $7,296 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 328 (90.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,335 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 284 (78.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,138 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 17 (4.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 131 (17.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,160 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,661 (83.2%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,915 (84.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,791 (96.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 353 (9.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 51% |
Average Award | $7,612 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,063 (80.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,165 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,069 (81.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,247 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 165 (4.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 583 (10.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,882 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 67% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $26,568 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership, Rodeo |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not reported
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not reported
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
315
Part-Time Faculty
229
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
35%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 17% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 26% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 36% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 14% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 4% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 48% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Sophomore Standing
Not reported
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Not reported |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Not reported
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Fort Hays State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
69.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
18.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
35.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
42.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (65)
- Accounting
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Design
- Journalism
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Livestock Management
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Range Science and Management
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- School Psychology
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Education, Liberal arts/general studies
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (20)
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Counselor Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- English
- Geography
- Geology
- Geosciences
- Health Education
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Nursing--General
- Physical Education
- Psychology--General
- Special Education
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
21,038
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
200 acres
Weather
Temperature | 19.2 average low in January, 86.8 average high in September |
Rain | 86 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Hays |
Nearest Train Station | 280 mile(s) from campus in Kansas City |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
11% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
89%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Not offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | - |
Mascot | Tigers |
School Colors | Black and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Soccer |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Soccer |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, fencing, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Fort Hays State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, students for life, honors society, panhellenic council, residents hall association, catholic disciples
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
5,705
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
11,831
Women
7,224
Men
4,607
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.3% Asian
- 5.1% Black/African-American
- 9.6% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 79.3% White
- 1.1% Unknown
International Students
27.7%
Average Age
25
Number of Graduate Students
2,379