Fort Hays State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,733 students.
About This School
Fort Hays State University is a public institution located in Hays, Kansas with approximately 9,733 undergraduate students enrolled. Fort Hays State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,569 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $42,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a public university in Hays, Kansas, United States. It is the largest university in western Kansas, and the fourth largest of the six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, with a total enrollment of approximately 15,100 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $13,493/year average net cost and only $14,250 in median debt at graduation, FHSU is genuinely affordable — and for students in western Kansas seeking a practical, low-risk degree path, that matters. However, the 48% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning roughly half of students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but come in with eyes open about the completion challenges many students face.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,733 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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