Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
2,619 applied, 2,364 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Fort Hays State University cost?
$16,333 a year in-state
Out of state: about $28,655 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $20,455.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$14,011
$30,000–$48,000
$13,453
$48,000–$75,000
$14,881
$75,000–$110,000
$17,948
over $110,000
$20,154
Sticker, in-state
$20,455
In-state, with aid
$16,333
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $18,433 a year, against $6,111 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $12,322 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Fort Hays State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Fort Hays State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Fort Hays State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Fort Hays State University's acceptance rate?
90% for fall 2024: 2,364 of 2,619 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Fort Hays State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 970 to 1140 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Fort Hays State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,881 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $20,455.
How much does Fort Hays State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Fort Hays State University is $18,433 a year, against $6,111 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,333 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $12,322 tuition gap gives about $28,655 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Fort Hays State University's graduation rate?
48% of students finish within six years and 31% within four (IPEDS).
