Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 970 and 1140 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Fort Hays State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 950 | |
| 2 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 233 | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 178 | |
| 4 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 174 | |
| 5 | Economics. | 156 | |
| 6 | English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | 151 | |
| 7 | Computer Programming. | 148 | |
| 8 | Psychology, General. | 137 | |
| 9 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 129 | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 87 | |
| 11 | Information Science/Studies. | 71 | |
| 12 | Agricultural Business and Management. | 55 | |
| 13 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 50 | |
| 14 | Biology, General. | 44 | |
| 15 | Agriculture, General. | 41 | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related Services. | 41 | |
| 17 | Sociology. | 38 | |
| 18 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 34 | |
| 19 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 33 | |
| 20 | Social Work. | 33 |
Showing top 20 of 39 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fort Hays State University?
Fort Hays State University has an acceptance rate of 90% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Fort Hays State University?
Admitted students at Fort Hays State University typically score between 970 and 1140 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Fort Hays State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Fort Hays State University is approximately $12,569 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Fort Hays State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Fort Hays State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
