FHSU Description

A mid-sized school, Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas is community-oriented, with students engaged and involved in academic projects or campus activities.

Bachelor’s, graduate and online programs at Fort Hays allow students to study a range of disciplines and professional fields which include Business, Allied Health, Education, Modern Languages, Theatre and Social Work.

Research activities at the undergraduate level allow students to work collaboratively with faculty on projects in the sciences and other fields.

Learning and socializing intersect at Fort Hays, with students having the option to reside in learning communities where those studying similar subject areas live in the same residence hall.

Some other ways that students at Fort Hays can get involved is through community service activities, attending or performing in one of the performing arts groups, or joining one of the more than 100 student organizations.

Fort Hays does its best to keep its tuition as low as possible. Scholarships and other forms of financial aid are also awarded to students who meet eligibility requirements.

For information on admissions requirements or to have a tour of the school, contact a school representative.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Tigers

Website

www.fhsu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$3,762

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,915

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

11,308

FHSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
8,650
Freshman Class
869
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
11,308

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
95%
Part-Time
5%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
79%
Out-of-State
21%

Gender of Students

Women
51%
Men
49%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
86%
Latino
4%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

Kansas
79%
Colorado
10%
Nebraska
2%
Texas
1%
Oklahoma
1%
Other
7%

International Students

International
30%
Domestic
70%