Fort Hays State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2179 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 610 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 555 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 5 of 1 | In Hays |
| # 940 of 99 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
90%
Enrollment
1,765
Average SAT
1,055
Average ACT
21
Aid receiving
96%
Undergraduates
10,172
Graduates
2,706
Male:Female Ratio
36:64
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Fort Hays State University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Applicants | 2,619 | 904 | 1,715 |
| Admissions | 2,364 | 851 | 1,513 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 941 | 346 | 595 |
Admissions requirements
| TOEFL | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 56% |
|---|---|
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 7% |
| â– Black or African American | 3% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 28% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Fort Hays State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Fort Hays State University majors
Fort Hays State University has granted 78 associate degrees across 3 programs, 2,276 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 772 master's across 18 programs, and 20 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fort Hays State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | - | 290 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 38 | 137 | 16 | - |
| Education, General | - | - | 185 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 145 | - | - |
| International Economics | - | 143 | - | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | - | 143 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 101 | 32 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 120 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | - | 116 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 81 | 24 | - |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | - | 102 | - | - |
| Social Work | - | 41 | 52 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | 91 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | - | 88 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 84 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | - | 72 | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 67 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 49 | 9 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 56 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 53 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | - | 48 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 47 | - | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | - | 47 | - | - |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | - | 45 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | - | 45 | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 26 | 18 | - |
| Agriculture, General | - | 43 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | 43 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 42 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 17 | 23 | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | - | 38 | - |
| Nursing Science | - | - | 17 | 20 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 35 | - | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 27 | 5 | - |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | - | 29 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 27 | - | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | - | 15 | 6 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | - | 20 | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | - | 18 | - | - |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | - | 14 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 8 | 5 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | - | 13 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 12 | - | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 11 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 9 | - | - |
| Music, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 6 | - | - |
| Philosophy | - | 6 | - | - |
| Industrial Engineering | - | 5 | - | - |
| Research and Development Management | 5 | - | - | - |
| Physics, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 78 | 2,276 | 772 | 20 |
Publications & Citations
Fort Hays State University has published 3,436 scientific papers with 44,005 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Ecology, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Law, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,199
/ 24,377
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
2,064
/ 32,649
|
| Biology |
1,912
/ 33,260
|
| Medicine |
1,317
/ 16,726
|
| Ecology |
1,290
/ 23,895
|
| Political Science |
1,257
/ 11,600
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,217
/ 20,066
|
| Sociology |
1,201
/ 12,437
|
| Law |
1,168
/ 11,310
|
| Computer Science |
1,071
/ 12,165
|
| Geology |
1,030
/ 18,930
|
| Psychology |
1,029
/ 11,083
|
| Engineering |
961
/ 13,557
|
| Chemistry |
899
/ 16,542
|
| Philosophy |
877
/ 7,971
|
| History |
860
/ 9,533
|
| Botany |
852
/ 16,507
|
| Physics |
852
/ 10,917
|
| Business |
816
/ 8,708
|
| Paleontology |
781
/ 13,147
|
| Archaeology |
724
/ 9,156
|
| Mathematics |
708
/ 6,662
|
| Agricultural Science |
643
/ 15,202
|
| Genetics |
619
/ 10,183
|
| Economics |
614
/ 5,891
|
| Biochemistry |
531
/ 10,230
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
455
/ 4,597
|
| Social Psychology |
440
/ 5,926
|
| Art & Design |
416
/ 2,777
|
| Development Studies |
414
/ 4,228
|
| Horticulture |
407
/ 7,333
|
| Statistics |
399
/ 4,660
|
| Education |
390
/ 2,703
|
| Linguistics |
381
/ 2,748
|
| Demography |
352
/ 5,277
|
| Zoology |
342
/ 5,728
|
| Public Health |
338
/ 5,269
|
| Mathematics Education |
331
/ 2,086
|
| Management |
330
/ 4,304
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
329
/ 3,223
|
Annual publication & citation counts
19 Notable alumni
1. Tory Marie Arnberger
1993-. (aged 33)
politician
Tory Marie Blew is an American politician from the state of Kansas. She served as a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025, representing the 112th district in Barton County, Kansas.
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2. Michael J Hannafin
1950-. (aged 76)
university teacher
Michael J. Hannafin was an American professor and academic known for his work in educational technology. He was a professor at the University of Georgia in the educational psychology department and director of the Learning and Performance Support Lab. He was once editor-in-chief of the journal Educational Technology Research and Development.
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3. Curtis Hammeke
basketball coach
Curtis J. Hammeke is an American university sports administrator and former college baseball player and coach. Hammeke served as the director of athletics at Fort Hays State University from 2004 to 2025. Prior to his position at Fort Hays State, Hammeke served as an athletic director at a high school and two colleges, as well as the baseball coach for...
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4. Lynn Lashbrook
1948-. (aged 78)
Lynn Lashbrook is an American sports agent and educator. He is currently an NFL certified contract advisor who has represented over 150 NFL football players throughout his career. A former college athletic director and sports agent, Lashbrook is founder and president of Sports Management Worldwide, a sports agency and an international, online sports career training school with over 20,000 graduates...
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All 19 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
FHSU
Founded
1902
Motto
Forward Thinking. World Ready.
Colors
black, gold
Academic calendar
August to May
Total staff
1,021
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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