Fort Hays State University

Around 91% of applicants get into Fort Hays State University each year. Out of 1,920 applications received in 2023, 1,754 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Fort Hays State University, the application fee costs $30.

Fort Hays State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Fort Hays State University's admissions stats.

Fort Hays State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	94%
Waitlist	No

Fort Hays State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Fort Hays State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to Fort Hays State University?

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Fort Hays State University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

Some students apply early to help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Fort Hays State University Admissions

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Transferring to Fort Hays State University

For more information on transferring to Fort Hays State University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Fort Hays State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Fort Hays State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Fort Hays State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Fort Hays State University for more information on admission factors.

Fort Hays State University Application Requirements

To apply to Fort Hays State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Fort Hays State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Fort Hays State University?

Students admitted to Fort Hays State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 86% submitted a class rank. At Fort Hays State University 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 35% were in the top 25% and 66% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Fort Hays State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Fort Hays State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Fort Hays State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 94% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Fort Hays State University, you should strive to earn between 17 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Fort Hays State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Fort Hays State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Fort Hays State University

Transfer students can enroll in Fort Hays State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Fort Hays State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Fort Hays State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Fort Hays State University.

Does Fort Hays State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Fort Hays State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to Fort Hays State University?

✅ Fort Hays State University is not test optional.

What is Fort Hays State University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Fort Hays State University is 91%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Fort Hays State University?

❌ Fort Hays State University does not offer early decision.

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