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Photo: Sesamehoneytart / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
90%
Acceptance Rate
9,733
Undergraduates
$18k
Out-of-state tuition
48%
6-yr grad rate
$49k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
90%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)970–1140
ACT Range (2023-24)18–24
9,733 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · Town: Remote
Rolling Admissions
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$17,741
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$12,569
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$21,000Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$48,928/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio43%
Why Go Here?
$49k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
9.7k
Undergraduates
Midsize
Public · Town: Remote
How Does It Stack Up?
#18
Deal Score in KS
of 71 rated colleges
Deal Score84
Excellent value
39% First-Gen Students
23% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
Fort Hays State University is a public college in Hays, KS. It enrolls 9,733 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
84
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
970–1140
SAT (2023-24)
Not reported
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Rolling
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$17,741
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)63%
Room & Board (2024-25)$9,120
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67k/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$62k/yr
Computer Programming$57k/yr
Accounting and Related Services$57k/yr
Information Science/Studies$56k/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$55k/yr
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The Vibe
5
Rigor
5
Career
8
Value
Town: Remote
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
C
Academics
A
Value
D
Outcomes
Not enough data
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Fort Hays State University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,661 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,776 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,941 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,266 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,641 |
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