by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Fort Hays State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Fort Hays State University came in at $5,923 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $17,741. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals came to $1,219 in-state and $1,219 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,704 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
| Total | $5,923 | $17,741 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Fort Hays State University cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Fort Hays State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Fort Hays State University sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Fort Hays State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Fort Hays State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,140 | $14,580 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,140 | $14,580 |
| One Year Ago | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,704 | $16,522 |
The following chart shows how tuition at FHSU has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.8%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $18,771 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.96%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $6,098. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.82%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $18,418.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,098 | $18,418 |
| In 2 Years | $6,278 | $19,121 |
| In 3 Years | $6,463 | $19,851 |
| In 4 Years | $6,654 | $20,609 |
| In 5 Years | $6,851 | $21,396 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $77,999, compared with about $25,493 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Fort Hays State University, see the Fort Hays State University Financial Aid page.
