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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (FHSU)

  • 600 Park St
  • Hays, KS 67601
  • OPEID College Code: 00191500
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  • General Phone: (785) 628-4000
  • President: Edward H. Hammond
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 11,308
  • College Alias: FHSU
  • College Mascot: Tigers
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  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Higher Part-Time Four-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Recommended
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Recommended
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,0641,2632,327
Number Granted Admission (%)982 (92%)1,166 (92%)2,148 (92%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)428 (44%)441 (38%)869 (40%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam23-
ACT ® Exam76188%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1824
ACT ® Math1825
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving61%32%19%81%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,611$3,745$1,128$2,272
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.1%4.7%2.4%
Number in Default687548
Number in Repayment1,6241,5881,966
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$3,762$3,540$3,356
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,762$3,540$3,356
Out of State Tuition and Fees$11,915$11,124$10,544
Books and Supplies$840$840$840
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,560$6,252$6,011
Other Expenses$3,512$3,296$2,850
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,560$6,252$6,011
Other Expenses$3,512$3,296$2,850
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,512$3,296$2,850
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$14,674$13,928$13,057
In-State$14,674$13,928$13,057
Out of State$22,827$21,512$20,245
Off Campus
In-District$14,674$13,928$13,057
In-State$14,674$13,928$13,057
Out of State$22,827$21,512$20,245
Off Campus with Family
In-District$8,114$7,676$7,046
In-State$8,114$7,676$7,046
Out of State$16,267$15,260$14,234
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Business and Management-14-
Agriculture-27-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-209
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-24-
Administrative Assistant2--
Business Administration-4323
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other-23-
Finance-27-
Marketing-12-
Corporate Communications-10-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-2635
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-2-
Computer Programming-6-
Information Science Studies-26-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-1-
Business Teacher Education-7-
Counseling and Guidance Services--16
Education--34
Education Administration--21
Educational and Instructional Media Design--20
Elementary Education-513
Music Teacher Education-8-
Physical Education-5421
Secondary Education-33-
Special Education Teaching--30
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education-12-
 
Engineering
Industrial Engineering-3-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-125
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures-7-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-7-
Medical Radiologic Technology30--
Nursing-8012
Speech and Language Pathology-1510
Ultrasound Technician-42-
 
History
History-117
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-3-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts121,07473
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-11-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-5-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-6-
Geology and Earth Science-52
Physical Sciences-1-
Physics-3-
 
Psychology
Psychology-389
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work-11-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice-53-
 
Social Sciences
Geography-8-
Political Science-8-
Sociology-36-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other--3
Fine Studio Arts-39-
Music-5-
Art Studies-4-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,308
    • Undergraduate: 9,730 Graduate: 1,578
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,708 Female: 6,600
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,161 Female: 5,569
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 547 Female: 1,031
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,978 Part-Time: 6,330
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,572 Part-Time: 5,158
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 406 Part-Time: 1,172
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3,48831%
American Indian450.4%
Black2903%
Asian850.8%
Hispanic3423%
White6,75160%
Unknown3073%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181271%
Ages 18-191,98118%
Ages 20-213,34230%
Ages 22-242,07418%
Ages 25-291,28811%
Ages 30-347717%
Ages 35-396055%
Ages 40-497397%
Ages 50-653693%
Age Over 65100.09%
Age Unknown20.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees844743101
Faculty Status34428955
Tenured Faculty1441404
Graduate Assistants116-116
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service33327954
Primarily Instruction33327954
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial30291
Other Professionals21019614
Technical and/or Paraprofessional27123932
Clerical And Secretarial1179621
Skilled Crafts5454-
Service and/or Maintenance786711
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,692 (235)$53,198 (138)$49,550 (97)
Professor$71,829 (36)$73,929 (28)$64,480 (8)
Associate Professor$58,225 (55)$60,555 (34)$54,453 (21)
Assistant Professor$49,668 (71)$48,542 (36)$50,826 (35)
Instructor$38,809 (73)$36,625 (40)$41,456 (33)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,827 (44)$82,387 (26)$68,796 (18)
Professor$90,914 (15)$93,474 (10)$85,795 (5)
Associate Professor$77,007 (16)$80,038 (11)$70,339 (5)
Assistant Professor$63,786 (10)$68,261 (4)$60,802 (6)
Instructor$48,897 (3)$53,845 (1)$46,423 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,453 (279)$55,451 (164)$50,604 (115)
Professor$72,581 (51)$74,601 (38)$66,679 (13)
Associate Professor$59,303 (71)$61,760 (45)$55,049 (26)
Assistant Professor$49,979 (81)$49,273 (40)$50,668 (41)
Instructor$38,856 (76)$36,806 (41)$41,258 (35)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,166,580$829,764$336,816
Ratio (%)100%71%29%
 
Participants
All Athletes518349169
Unduplicated Athletes360249111
Baseball3939-
Basketball301515
Football8484-
Golf1385
Softball17-17
Tennis9-9
Track and Field, Indoor1066640
Track and Field, Outdoor1076641
Track and Field, X-Country513318
Volleyball24-24
Wrestling3838-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$31,918$24,723
Assistant Coaches-$19,990$11,500
 
Coaches
All Coaches321814
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Indoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Outdoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students51%
 
By Gender
Male43%
Female57%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien14%
American Indian-
Black17%
Asian25%
Hispanic29%
White53%
Unknown28%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less22%
5 Years39%
6 Years46%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related31
Liquor Related10-
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related41
Liquor Related141
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape2-
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary48
On Campus
Forcible Rape2-
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary1116
Vehicle Theft1-
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