Fort Hays State University

www.fhsu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,140

2021 Average Net Price

$13,788

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.81%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

90.3%

3,994 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

28,204

38.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50.1%

862 Graduates

About

Fort Hays State University is a higher education institution located in Ellis County, KS. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Fort Hays State University were Organizational Leadership (534 degrees awarded), Operations Management & Supervision (484 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (257 degrees).

In 2021, 4,297 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fort Hays State University. 63% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,232 degrees), 8.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (255 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fort Hays State University is $4,140, which is $−19,044 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fort Hays State University is $4,140, which is $−19,044 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,788.

In 2021, 42% of undergraduate students attending Fort Hays State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,140

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fort Hays State University was $4,140. The cost of tuition at Fort Hays State University is $−19,044 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fort Hays State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,788

2021 Value

3.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fort Hays State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,788. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fort Hays State University grew by 3.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fort Hays State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,414

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fort Hays State University was of $8,414 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.48% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fort Hays State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Fort Hays State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.44% with respect to 2020, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fort Hays State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.81%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fort Hays State University was 1.81%, which represents 52 out of the 2874 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fort Hays State University received 3,994 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.01% annual growth. Out of those 3,994 applicants, 3,608 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.3% acceptance rate.

There were 28,204 students enrolled at Fort Hays State University in 2021.

Fort Hays State University has an overall enrollment yield of 52.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,608

Accepted Out of 3,994

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fort Hays State University was 90.3% (3,608 admissions from 3,994 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.01%, while admissions grew by 2.85%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fort Hays State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Fort Hays State University had a total enrollment of 28,204 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fort Hays State University is 10,830 students and the part-time enrollment is 17,374. This means that 38.4% of students enrolled at Fort Hays State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fort Hays State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.9% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.82% Black or African American, 1.16% Asian, 1.08% Two or More Races, 0.383% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0567% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fort Hays State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47%), followed by White Male (28.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.6%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fort Hays State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28,204 students. The full-time enrollment at Fort Hays State University is 10,830 and the part-time enrollment is 17,374. This means that 38.4% of students enrolled at Fort Hays State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fort Hays State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fort Hays State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Fort Hays State University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fort Hays State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
15,756 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,918 enrolled students
Black or African American
796 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fort Hays State University is 55.9% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.82% Black or African American, 1.16% Asian, 1.08% Two or More Races, 0.383% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0567% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8,506 students (30.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,117 more women than men received degrees from Fort Hays State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fort Hays State University is white (2,232 degrees awarded). There were 8.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (255 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fort Hays State University is Organizational Leadership (534 degrees awarded), followed by Operations Management & Supervision (484 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (257 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fort Hays State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (116 degrees awarded), Education (915 degrees), and Business (1,391 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Hays State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,943,821 people), Accountants & auditors (1,133,588 people), Other managers (981,378 people), Financial managers (575,876 people), and Secondary school teachers (516,307 people).

The most specialized majors at Fort Hays State University in 2021 are Agriculture (116 degrees awarded), Education (915 degrees), Business (1,391 degrees), Social Sciences (208 degrees), and Psychology (187 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Hays State University are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Fort Hays State University are Agriculture (116 degrees awarded), Education (915 degrees), Business (1,391 degrees), Social Sciences (208 degrees), and Psychology (187 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fort Hays State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,573,335 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (852,048 people), Computer Systems Design (662,395 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (644,985 people), and Banking & related activities (623,072 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fort Hays State University.

Most Common (2021)

Organizational Leadership
534 degree-majors awarded
Operations Management & Supervision
484 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
257 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fort Hays State University was Organizational Leadership with 534 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fort Hays State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,590

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,707

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,590 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Hays State University, which is 0.587 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,707).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fort Hays State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 269 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Hays State University in Organizational Leadership, which is 1.02 times more than the 265 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 300 degrees were awarded to men at Fort Hays State University in Operations Management & Supervision, which is 1.63 times more than the 184 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 23% of students graduating from Fort Hays State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fort Hays State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.232% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,232 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
255 degrees awarded
Black or African American
132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fort Hays State University is white (2,232 degrees awarded). There were 8.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (255 degrees).

0.628% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,468 degrees awarded
White Male
764 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fort Hays State University is white female (1,468 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (764 degrees).

Operations

Fort Hays State University employs 244 Assistant professors, 186 Instructors and 142 Associate professors. Most academics at Fort Hays State University are Male Assistant professor (130), Female Assistant professor (114), and Male Instructor (94).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fort Hays State University are: Management, with 332 employees, Service, with 194 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 158 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$65.7M

2021 Salaries

0.395%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fort Hays State University paid a median of $65.7M in salaries, a 0.395% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$48.2M

Instructional Salaries

728

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fort Hays State University paid a total of $48.2M to 728 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

244 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

332 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fort Hays State University were Assistant professor with 244 employees, Instructor with 186 employees, and Associate professor with 142 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fort Hays State University were Management with 332 employees, Service with 194 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 158 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fort Hays State University was Male Assistant professor with 130 employees, Female Assistant professor with 114 employees, and Male Instructor with 94 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fort Hays State University.