Fort Hays State University's published cost of attendance is $19,909. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $7,661, middle-income families pay around $11,941, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,641.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $19,909 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,741 |
| Room and Board | $9,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,340 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,569 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,661 |
| $30–48k | $9,776 |
| $48–75k | $11,941 |
| $75–110k | $14,266 |
| $110k+ | $16,641 |
Fort Hays State University's published cost of attendance is $19,909. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $7,661, middle-income families pay around $11,941, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,641. Azimuth ranks Fort Hays State University #208 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Fort Hays State participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most students receive some form of financial aid, with need-based aid covering a meaningful share of cost for low- and middle-income families. The institution's affordability position reflects both its public-tuition baseline and the breadth of its aid reach across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,833; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,419, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Fort Hays State University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,419, placing Fort Hays State University in the 31.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,253 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 63.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fort Hays State University #784 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 950 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $61,153. Finance and Financial Management Services reports 233 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,524. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 178 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $45,190. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 174 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,176.
