Fort Hays State University

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Tigers
Fort Hays State University seal
Fort Hays State University seal
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Fort Hays State University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a public, co-educational university located in Hays, Kansas. It is the fourth largest of the six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, with an enrollment of approximately 9,500 students (8,250 undergraduate and 1,250 graduate).

History

FHSU was founded in 1902 as the Western Branch of Kansas State Normal School which is now known as Emporia State University. The institution was originally located on the grounds of historic Fort Hays, a frontier military outpost that was closed in 1889. The university served the early settlers' needs for educational facilities in the new region. The first building closer to Hays was completed in 1904, at which time the university moved to its present location. The modern campus is still located on a portion of the former military reservation from the fort.

The Campus

The main campus sits on 200 of the owned by the state and deeded to the university. The campus property includes more than 40 limestone-faced buildings. Big Creek, a winding stream that traverses the campus, not only enhances the beauty of the campus, but also serves as a natural laboratory for students in the biological sciences.

The campus is located just to the west of the Hays business district, two miles (3 km) south of Interstate 70. Several businesses in downtown Hays cater specifically to FHSU students.

Forsyth Library

In addition to supporting the general needs of faculty, staff and students, Forsyth Library has a large collection of fiction and nonfiction material about Kansas and the American West, supported in part by the Elmer and Eartha Pugh Trust Fund. Topics include railroads, the cattle industry, cowboys, Native Americans and frontier life.

The William D. Pashchal World War II History Collection, donated by retired dentist William Paschal, contains books, declassified government documents, maps, photographs, and other materials.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,920
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 97%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 9,575
Students Receiving Aid: 84%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 30
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 69%
Asian 22%
Other 6%
Hispanic 2%
African-American 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 85%
Out-of-State 15%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Kansas 85%
Colorado 6%
Nebraska 4%
Texas 0%
Oklahoma 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 15%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Track (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 3,053 $ 9,575  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,886 $ 7,104  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 556 $ 556  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,400 26%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 625 5%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,100 30%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,750 42%  
Any Aid:
  84%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 90% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 94%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Fort Hays State University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

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    Fort Hays State University seal [source]