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Interested in attending Fort Hays State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Fort Hays State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Fort Hays State University?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Fort Hays State accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,920 people applied and 1,755 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1038 / 1130 (92%)
Men
716 / 790 (91%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Fort Hays State University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

43%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 43% ended up enrolling at Fort Hays State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Fort Hays State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Fort Hays State considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Fort Hays State University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

15% of freshmen who attended Fort Hays State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 35% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Fort Hays State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

91%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
940
75th Percentile
1190

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