# Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/fort-hays-state-university

Fort Hays State University is a public college in Hays, KS with 9,733 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1089 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,333 per year ($14,011 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,030 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 90% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,174 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,995 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 500–580 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 470–560 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $20,455 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,333 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $14,011 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,453 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,881 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,948 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $20,154 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 9,733 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 53% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,030 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What Fort Hays State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Considered
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Fort Hays State University's acceptance rate?**

Fort Hays State University admits 90% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Fort Hays State University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1089.

**What ACT score do you need for Fort Hays State University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.

**Is Fort Hays State University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Fort Hays State University?**

In Fall 2023, 2,174 students applied to Fort Hays State University and 1,995 were admitted; 886 enrolled.

**Does Fort Hays State University consider legacy status?**

No. Fort Hays State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Fort Hays State University require an essay?**

Fort Hays State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Fort Hays State University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $20,455 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,333.

**What is Fort Hays State University's graduation rate?**

53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 155061. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology