Fort Hays State University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
91.77%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
44.41%
Freshmen Enrollment
825
SAT Scores
1,080
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,828 students have applied and 1,609 students have allowed to admit to Fort Hays State University (Acceptance rate: 88.02%). FHSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 51.27 % where 825 students have finally enrolled out of 1,609 admitted students.
FHSU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Emporia State University and Friends University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.52%).
FHSU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 33.47%).
How to Apply to Fort Hays State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply FHSU. FHSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.fhsu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.fhsu.edu/admissions/admissions-application/ |
| Financial Aid | www.fhsu.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/tuition/calculateexpenses |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.fhsu.edu/military/veterans-info/index |
| Athletic | fs.ncaa.org/Docs/newmedia/public/rates/index.html |
| Disability Service | www.fhsu.edu/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at FHSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Fort Hays State University is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Fort Hays State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 995). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | 1,080 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 995 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas | 1,021 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Fort Hays State University, 48 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,080 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 940 | 1,070 | 1,190 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Fort Hays State University, 678 students submitted ACT scores (82% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 20 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 24 |
FHSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Fort Hays State University. The school requires 1 item to submit - TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |