Tuition & net price

How much does Fort Hays State University cost?

Published tuition is $5,923 in-state and $17,741 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $19,909 a year. After aid, families pay between $7,661 and $16,641 depending on income.

In-state tuition$5,923before aid
Out-of-state$17,741before aid
Lowest net price$7,661families under $30k
Highest net price$16,641families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $7,661 38%
$30,001–$48,000 $9,776 49%
$48,001–$75,000 $11,941 60%
$75,001–$110,000 $14,266 72%
Over $110,000 $16,641 84%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
23%
Take federal loans
24%
Typical repayment
$223/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Kansas.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Pittsburg State University $8,400 $19,744 $22,099 $11,968
Wichita State University $9,684 $19,869 $21,780 $9,734
Emporia State University $7,106 $15,419 $21,967 $11,452
Washburn University $9,945 $20,949 $21,512 $20,310
Kansas State University $11,221 $28,568 $27,402 $13,178
University of Kansas $12,102 $30,432 $26,751 $12,544

Fort Hays State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Fort Hays State University?
Published tuition is $5,923 for in-state students and $17,741 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Fort Hays State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $7,661 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $16,641.
What is the total cost of attendance at Fort Hays State University?
$19,909 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Fort Hays State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $48,928 ten years after starting, against $21,000 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.