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Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate91%

Fort Hays State University Student Life

Fort Hays State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life? Fort Hays State University has not reported any data on the presence of fraternities or sororities.

Fort Hays State University has the Students for Life. In fact, more students participate in the Students for Life than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Fort Hays State University include Honors Society, Panhellenic Council, Residents Hall Association and Catholic Disciples.

Fort Hays State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Fort Hays State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities No
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 11%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Fort Hays State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus.

Most Fort Hays State University students live off campus. In 2023, 11% of undergrads at Fort Hays State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 89% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Fort Hays State University.

Fort Hays State University offers coed housing.

Fort Hays State University Athletics

At Fort Hays State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Fort Hays State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Soccer NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Safety at Fort Hays State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Fort Hays State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Fort Hays State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Plan a Visit to Fort Hays State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Fort Hays State University, take Interstate-70 to Hays, KS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Hays Regional airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Kansas you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

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Fort Hays State University Students

59%

Women

41%

Men

46%

Full Time

54%

Part Time

71%

In State

29%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

50%

35%

8%

3%

2%

1%

0.32%

0.31%

0.06%

Undergraduate Students

12,225

Non-Resident / International Students

4,137

Graduate Students

2,808

Fort Hays State University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

15,033

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

91%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$5,430

Out-of-State

$15,870

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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