Campus & Student Life at Fort Hays State University

Home to about 12,211 undergraduates in 2020, Fort Hays State University is a large, public university located in Hays, Kansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Fort Hays State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Fort Hays State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Fort Hays State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Fort Hays State University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Fort Hays State University Disability Services.

Fort Hays State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Fort Hays State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Fort Hays State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Fort Hays State University for Veterans Guide.

Fort Hays State University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Fort Hays State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 12,211 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,580 (45.7%). Part-time attendance was 6,631 (54.3%).

Fort Hays State University is Ranked #1,291 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Fort Hays State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Fort Hays State University #1291 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Fort Hays State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Fort Hays State University Diversity Guide.

Fort Hays State University Competes in the NCAA

Fort Hays State University has a total of 581 student athletes, 400 men and 181 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Fort Hays State University Athletics