Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Kansas. The campus is located in Hays town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 15,100 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,045 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 742 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 44% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Fort Hays State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,900, and fees were $1,109. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,723 and $1,109 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students15,100 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 16 | 150 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 44 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
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University of Kansas
220 miles away |
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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
227 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1915 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/25/1999 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/25/1999 - Current |
Admission
89%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $167/credit | |
| In State Students | $167/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $494/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $231/credit | |
| In State Students | $231/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $590/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,515 | $7,515 | $22,230 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,690 | $11,690 | $34,580 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,875 | $20,875 | $61,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $11,550 | $11,550 | $29,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Fort Hays State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 39% | $4,193 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $792 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $1,074 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 77% | $3,243 |
| Federal Student Loans | 61% | $5,300 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $6,713 |
$12,196
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,447 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,271 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,810 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,389 |
| Over $110,000$15,008 |
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Student Population
12,494
Undergrads
2,606
Graduates
9,134
Women
5,966
Men
43%
Full-time
57%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
59% |
|
Non-resident alien |
26% |
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Hispanic |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
