Fort Hays State University

Hays, Kansas

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Fort Hays State University is a public college in Hays, Kansas and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: Midwest, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 31 online degree options and 3,775 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $13,322 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $138. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.fhsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
5,547 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:4,880
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:3,126
  • Pell Grant students:2,543
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:3,775
  • Part-time students
    53%
  • Students over 25 years old
    27%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$138
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$13,322
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences(2)
  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(2)
  • Education(5)
  • Engineering(1)

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  • English Language and Literature/Letters(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies(1)
  • Physical Sciences(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Social Sciences(3)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(9)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:39%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:13%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
106 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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