by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Fort Hays State University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Published attendance costs at Fort Hays State University came in between $19,114.00 to $30,932.00 across residency tiers.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: around $19,114.00 for in-state students versus $30,932.00 for out-of-state students.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $5,923.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,191.00 |
| Total cost | $19,114.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,114.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,340.00 |
| Net price | $11,774.00 |
| That is 39% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,114.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,248.00 |
| Net price | $6,866.00 |
| That is 64% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,741.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,191.00 |
| Total cost | $30,932.00 |
| That is 61% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $30,932.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,340.00 |
| Net price | $23,592.00 |
| That is 23% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $30,932.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,248.00 |
| Net price | $18,684.00 |
| That is 3% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at about 3.8% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $7,128.00 | $12,224.00 | $19,844.00 |
| Senior year | $7,977.00 | $13,679.00 | $22,207.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $30,189.00 | $51,769.00 | $84,043.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,501.00 | $19,722.00 | $32,017.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $347.00 | $596.00 | $967.00 |
| Total amount paid | $41,690.00 | $71,492.00 | $116,060.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $7,128.00 | $12,224.00 | $19,844.00 |
| Senior year | $7,401.00 | $12,691.00 | $20,602.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,529.00 | $24,915.00 | $40,447.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,535.00 | $9,492.00 | $15,409.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $167.00 | $287.00 | $465.00 |
| Total amount paid | $20,064.00 | $34,406.00 | $55,855.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $19,398.00 | $24,493.00 | $32,114.00 |
| Senior year | $21,707.00 | $27,409.00 | $35,937.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $82,152.00 | $103,732.00 | $136,006.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $31,297.00 | $39,518.00 | $51,813.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $945.00 | $1,194.00 | $1,565.00 |
| Total amount paid | $113,449.00 | $143,251.00 | $187,819.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $19,398.00 | $24,493.00 | $32,114.00 |
| Senior year | $20,139.00 | $25,429.00 | $33,341.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $39,537.00 | $49,922.00 | $65,454.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,062.00 | $19,019.00 | $24,936.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $455.00 | $575.00 | $753.00 |
| Total amount paid | $54,599.00 | $68,941.00 | $90,390.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $12,569.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $13,493.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,964.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $10,228.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,389.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,573.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,847.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Fort Hays State University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at Fort Hays State University stands at $14,250.00, placing the school in the Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,750.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,250.00 |
| 75th | $24,081.00 |
| 90th | $34,720.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,250.00 |
| Middle income | $14,250.00 |
| High income | $14,000.00 |
Low-income borrowers graduate with $250.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $13,949.00 |
First-gen students at Fort Hays State University graduate with $301.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Fort Hays State University amounts to $2,859.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The default-rate classification at Fort Hays State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 5.1% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Fort Hays State University reach $658,287,444.00 over 32,568 loan recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 127 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,823.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 92 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,396.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Fort Hays State University, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.