What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Fort Hays State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 234 (5 credit hrs) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 234 (5 credit hrs) Analytic Geometry and…MATH 234 (5 credit hrs) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I AND MATH 235 (5 credit hrs) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 100 (3 credit hrs) Human Biology OR& BIOL…BIOL 100 (3 credit hrs) Human Biology OR& BIOL 180 (3 credit hrs) Principles of Biology No Lab Credit Granted | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 112 (3 credit hrs) General Chemistry I | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 130 (3 credit hrs) United States History to…HIST 130 (3 credit hrs) United States History to 1877 AND HIST 131 (3 credit hrs) United States History Since 1877 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 100 (3 credit hrs) General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 250 (3 credit hrs) Elements of Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 231 (3 credit hrs) Object-Oriented Programming |
Show all 32 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 234 (5 credit hrs) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 234 (5 credit hrs) Analytic Geometry and…MATH 234 (5 credit hrs) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I AND MATH 235 (5 credit hrs) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 100 (3 credit hrs) Human Biology OR& BIOL…BIOL 100 (3 credit hrs) Human Biology OR& BIOL 180 (3 credit hrs) Principles of Biology No Lab Credit Granted | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 112 (3 credit hrs) General Chemistry I | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 130 (3 credit hrs) United States History to…HIST 130 (3 credit hrs) United States History to 1877 AND HIST 131 (3 credit hrs) United States History Since 1877 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 100 (3 credit hrs) General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 250 (3 credit hrs) Elements of Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 231 (3 credit hrs) Object-Oriented Programming | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 202 (3 credit hrs) Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 201 (3 credit hrs) Principles of Microeconomics | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 111 (3 credit hrs) Modern World Civilization | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 200 (3 credit hrs) Humans and the Environment | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 199 (3 credit hrs) History elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GSCI 105 (3 credit hrs) Cultural Geography | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | MLNG 225 (5 credit hrs) Beginning Spanish I AND…MLNG 225 (5 credit hrs) Beginning Spanish I AND MLNG 226 (5 credit hrs) Beginning Spanish II | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 101 (3 credit hrs) American Government | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI 111 (3 credit hrs) Survey of Computer Science | |
| Art History | 4 | ART 201 (3 credit hrs) Survey of Art History I…ART 201 (3 credit hrs) Survey of Art History I AND ART 202 (3 credit hrs) Survey of Art History II | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 181 (3 credit hrs) Theory of Music I | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | FIN 205 (3 credit hrs) Principles of Personal…FIN 205 (3 credit hrs) Principles of Personal Finance AND MGT 101 (3 credit hrs) Introduction to Business | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | MLNG 231 (5 credit hrs) Beginning Chinese I AND…MLNG 231 (5 credit hrs) Beginning Chinese I AND MLNG 232 (5 credit hrs) Beginning Chinese II | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 240 (3 credit hrs) Comparative Governments…POLS 240 (3 credit hrs) Comparative Governments of Industrialized Societies | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | MLNG 201 (5 credit hrs) Beginning French I AND…MLNG 201 (5 credit hrs) Beginning French I AND MLNG 202 (5 credit hrs) Beginning French II | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | MLNG 208 (5 credit hrs) Beginning German I AND…MLNG 208 (5 credit hrs) Beginning German I AND MLNG 209 (5 credit hrs) Beginning German II | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | MLNG 199 (10 credit hrs) Modern Languages Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | MLNG 199 (10 credit hrs) Modern Languages Elective | |
| Latin | 3 | MLNG 199 (10 credit hrs) Modern Languages Elective | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 211 (4 credit hrs) Engineering Physics I &…PHYS 211 (4 credit hrs) Engineering Physics I & PHYS 211L (1 credit hr) Engineering Physics I Laboratory | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 130 (3 credit hrs) Pre-Calculus Mathematics | |
| Research | 3 | IDS 199 (3 credit hrs) Topics in IDS (non…IDS 199 (3 credit hrs) Topics in IDS (non Gen-Ed): AP Research | |
| Seminar | 3 | IDS 199 (3 credit hrs) Topics in IDS (non…IDS 199 (3 credit hrs) Topics in IDS (non Gen-Ed): AP Seminar | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | MLNG 225 (5 credit hrs) Beginning Spanish I AND…MLNG 225 (5 credit hrs) Beginning Spanish I AND MLNG 226 (5 credit hrs) Beginning Spanish II |
Source: fhsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance | 290 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 145 |
| International Economics | 143 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 143 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 137 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 120 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 102 |
| Psychology | 101 |
Show the other 34 majors
| Organizational Leadership | 91 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 88 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 84 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 81 |
| Management Information Systems | 67 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 49 |
| Information Science/Studies | 48 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 47 |
| Accounting | 47 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 45 |
| Agriculture | 43 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 43 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 42 |
| Social Work | 41 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 29 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 27 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 26 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 20 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 18 |
| History | 17 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 15 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 14 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 13 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Music | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 |
| Industrial Engineering | 5 |
| Physics | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Hays, KS
29,007 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hays Regional (HYS)
Nearest hub airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.2 of 20
Elevation
1,996 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
17°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
15.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
66 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$800 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Sterling College76 mi
- Barclay College87 mi
- Bethany College92 mi
- Kansas Wesleyan University93 mi
- Central Christian College of Kansas97 mi
- McPherson College98 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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