Admission & test scores

Fort Hays State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 970–1140 on the SAT. Fort Hays State University admits 90% of applicants — largely open. 77% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range970–1140middle half of admits

ACT midpoint—admitted students

Acceptance rate90%largely open

First-year retention77%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

970

Average

1089

75th percentile

1140

A quarter of admitted students scored below 970 and a quarter above 1140. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 9,733.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Northern State University Aberdeen, South Dakota	1089	21	93%	$8,845
Nicholls State University Thibodaux, Louisiana	1090	23	91%	$8,149
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	1090	22	59%	$10,428
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana	1090	—	99%	$8,373
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, Mississippi	1090	21	90%	$8,492
University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee	1088	—	72%	$10,728

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Fort Hays State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Fort Hays State University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 970 and 1140 on the SAT, with an average of 1089. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Fort Hays State University require?

ACT figures are not published for this institution.

How hard is it to get into Fort Hays State University?

Fort Hays State University admits 90% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 77% return for a second year.

Does Fort Hays State University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.