Fort Hays State University

10 Interesting Facts about Fort Hays State University

1. Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a public university located in Hays, Kansas.
2. It was founded in 1902 and is the fourth-largest university in the state of Kansas.
3. FHSU offers over 80 undergraduate majors and 21 graduate programs, including an online MBA program.
4. The university has a student body of around 15,000 students, including over 4,000 online students.
5. FHSU is known for its Virtual College, which offers over 200 online degree and certificate programs.
6. The university has a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 20 students.
7. FHSU has over 150 student organizations and clubs, including fraternities and sororities.
8. The university’s athletic teams, known as the Tigers, compete in NCAA Division II and are members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
9. FHSU is home to the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, which provides education and research opportunities related to the wetlands of Kansas.
10. The university is also home to the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, which features exhibits related to the natural history of western Kansas.

Admission

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All Programs

Advanced Education Programs
Agriculture
Allied Health
Applied Business Studies
Applied Technology
Art and Design
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics, Finance, and Accounting
English
General Studies , BGS
Geosciences
Health and Human Performance
History
Informatics
Leadership Studies
Management
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Music and Theatre
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Teacher Education
Pre-Professional Programs

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

5,580 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

6,631