Fort Hays State University

Department of Nursing

Fort Hays State University is a Public institution with a campus in Hays, Kansas. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Kansas Board of Nursing. The Hays, Kansas campus for Fort Hays State University is located in a Town setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 12,949. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $5,430, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $15,870 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Nurse Practitioner

Visit the Fort Hays State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Kansas periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Kansas Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Kansas will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:12,949
Student-to-faculty ratio:15-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$5,430
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$15,870
Room and board:$8,481
Percent on financial aid:96%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:88%
SAT Reading Writing range:460-590
SAT Math range:480-600
ACT Composite range:18-24
ACT English range:16-23
ACT Math range:17-24

Student Profile

Male 38%
Female 62%
Full-Time 42%
Part-Time 58%
Undergraduate 81%
Graduate 19%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Fort Hays State University. You can also see the Fort Hays State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas

  • Address: 600 Park Street, Hays, Kansas 67601
  • Phone Number: 785-628-4000

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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