Fort Hays State University Value of an Education

Is Fort Hays State University Priced Well for its Value?

Check out Fort Hays State University's educational value before you overpay!

Within Kansas, Fort Hays State University is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Good Price.

Fort Hays State University's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Kansas. This lands Fort Hays State University in the #6 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Kansas.

Nationally, You Can't Be Too Upset About the Below Average Quality Score, Their Price is Also Below Average

Fort Hays State University's educational quality places it below average on our nationwide Best Colleges ranking. The school's net price reflects the overall quality, earning it an average ranking of #768 on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying less to attend Fort Hays State University than you would to attend other schools that are comparable in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Fort Hays State University compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$85,501 - University of Minnesota - Crookston $87,801 - Anderson University South Carolina $96,001 - Northern State University $96,562 - Life Pacific College $98,471 - Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Average	Fair	$100,901 - Schreiner University $105,083 - University of Southern Mississippi $106,783 - Hannibal - Lagrange College $107,460 - Fort Hays State University
	Low	$118,454 - Briar Cliff University
Overpriced	Poor	$128,965 - The University of Texas at El Paso

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $107,460

On average, a bachelor's degree at Fort Hays State University will cost you about $107,460. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $22,773 per year and an average of 4.7 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$22,773
Average Years to Graduate	4.7
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$107,460

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Fort Hays State University. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$116,174	177	B+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$107,460	431	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$96,369	375	C

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$82,624	1	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$73,911	5	B
Only Students Receiving Aid	$62,820	4	B+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Kansas.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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