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Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS
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Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS
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#36 in Federal Region VII Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$5,633 Kansas Residents
$16,811 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$9,322 Kansas Residents
$19,240 Out-of-State
cheaper$4,696 Kansas Residents
$12,051 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$7,678 Kansas Residents
$16,225 Out-of-State
Less$5,167Average Financial Aid AmountMore$7,373
Admission
Lower1,070 SAT
20 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,100 SAT
22 ACT
Tighter88.02%Acceptance RateEasier94.85%
Favorable51.27%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower21.88%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller12,949Total EnrollmentLarger16,216
Smaller10,427Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger12,049
Smaller2,522Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,167
Larger6,074Online Student PopulationSmaller3,537
Completion & Outcomes
Lower50%Graduate RateHigher51%
-Transfer-out Rate24%
Higher76%Retention RateLower66%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,731)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,517)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,434)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty20 to 1
760Number of faculties892
Lower$69,305Average Faculty SalaryHigher$77,978
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.