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Fort Hays State University is a public, co-educational university located in Hays, Kansas. It was established in the year 1902. It is the fourth largest of the six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. FHSU enrolls more than 9,000 students annually. The main campus of the university is spread across an area of 200 of the 4,160 acres, owned by the state and deeded to the university
FHSU offers more than 60 academic majors for undergraduates and over 15 for graduates, through four colleges which include:
The official mascot of FHSU is the Tiger. The athletic teams participate in the NCAA Division II Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) conference.
Fort Hays State is in Hays, Kansas. Hays is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Fort Hays State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include art studies, medical assistant and technician, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Fort Hays State are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 9,019 students study at Fort Hays State (in 2005).
Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Fort Hays State University
600 Park St
Hays, KS 67601-4099
General Phone: (785) 628-4000
Admissions Phone: (785) 628-5666
Financial Aid Phone: (785) 628-4408
http://www.fhsu.edu
Fort Hays State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 453 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, sociology, foreign language and literature, geography |
| Education And Teaching | 285 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, industrial arts teaching, school counseling, special ed, instructional media design, secondary teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 146 | business management, accounting, business administration, finance, marketing, business communications |
| Medical Support And Technology | 91 | radiation therapist, speech pathology |
| Media | 71 | communications tech courses, communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Science | 58 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, science and society, physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and safety |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 45 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Art Studies | 43 | art studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | psychology, school psychology |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | athletic trainer |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Fort Hays State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,062 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 262 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 58 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Fort Hays State had a total enrollment of 9,019 students (6,307 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 85% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Nebraska | 5% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 76 % |
Fort Hays State offers campus housing for 951 of its 6,307 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hays, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,443 | 1,304 | 90% | 776 | 60% |
| Men | 672 | 601 | 89% | 367 | 61% |
| Women | 771 | 703 | 91% | 409 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (785) 628-5666
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,053 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,575 |
| Room and board | $ 5,196 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,850 |
Financial Aid:
Fort Hays State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 191500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (785) 628-4408
Fort Hays State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $82,161 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $70,678 | 10 | $65,376 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $64,081 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $44,072 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $70,860 | 18 | $59,515 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $66,468 | 6 | $56,038 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $53,579 | 17 | $47,259 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 47 | $44,218 | 32 | $46,209 |
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $38,447 | 35 | $38,095 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 127 | $49,655 | 91 | $43,619 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 251 | 116 | 367 |
| Track | 64 | 45 | 109 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| All Other Sports | 51 | 52 | 103 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fort Hays State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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