Fort Hays State University Acceptance Rate
Hays, Kansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,174
- Admitted
- 1,995
- Yield
- 44.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Fort Hays State University's acceptance rate has risen from 87.9% in 2014–15 to 91.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,437 to 2,174 (-11%) over that period.
Its 91.8% rate makes Fort Hays State University more selective than about 17% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 19%.
Fort Hays State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 44.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,437 | 2,142 | 87.9% | 1,025 |
| 2015–16 | 2,337 | 2,007 | 85.9% | 962 |
| 2016–17 | 2,126 | 1,929 | 90.7% | 984 |
| 2017–18 | 2,294 | 2,033 | 88.6% | 1,045 |
| 2018–19 | 2,191 | 2,022 | 92.3% | 996 |
| 2019–20 | 2,056 | 1,874 | 91.1% | 986 |
| 2020–21 | 1,920 | 1,754 | 91.4% | 912 |
| 2021–22 | 1,997 | 1,804 | 90.3% | 955 |
| 2022–23 | 1,828 | 1,609 | 88% | 825 |
| 2023–24 | 2,174 | 1,995 | 91.8% | 886 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,330 | 1,215 | 91.4% |
| Men | 842 | 778 | 92.4% |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–600 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 480–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 91% |
How Fort Hays State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Fort Hays State University's acceptance rate?
Fort Hays State University's acceptance rate is 91.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,995 admitted of 2,174 applicants).
Is Fort Hays State University test optional?
Fort Hays State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Fort Hays State University?
Fort Hays State University received 2,174 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,995.
What SAT score do you need for Fort Hays State University?
Admitted students at Fort Hays State University typically scored 490–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Fort Hays State University getting harder to get into?
Fort Hays State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 87.9% in 2014–15 to 91.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fhsu.edu/.