Fort Hays State University
91%
Acceptance rate
$18,434
Tuition/yr
14,000
Enrollment
17:1
Student:Faculty
About Fort Hays State University
Public university in Kansas. Strong business, education, and STEM programs.
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a public university established in 1902, located in Hays, Kansas, and operated under the Kansas Board of Regents. As of fall 2025, total enrollment stands at approximately 12,849 students, with a significant portion studying fully online across the United States and internationally.
FHSU is particularly strong in business, education, health sciences, and technology. The university offers more than 200 online degree and certificate programs, and its College of Business is a recognized draw for students seeking affordable, accredited graduate degrees, including an online MBA. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1, supporting smaller class sizes relative to larger state universities.
Hays is a mid-sized city in western Kansas with a low cost of living. The campus hosts roughly 3,742 on-campus students while more than 5,900 study worldwide online. FHSU is ranked No. 78 among Regional Universities Midwest by U.S. News and does not appear in QS or Times Higher Education global rankings, reflecting its regional teaching-focused mission.
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Campus & Location
KS
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- FHSU's international undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,434 per year (2025-2026), which is among the lowest for U.S. public universities, making it a cost-accessible option for Nepali students who are cost-sensitive.
- The university offers merit-based freshmen scholarships of $1,500 to $3,750 per year renewable for up to four years, plus the FHSU World Ready International Scholarship and the Solko & Olliff Family International Student Scholarship, all open to international students including those from Nepal.
- Graduates on an F-1 visa are eligible for U.S. Optional Practical Training (OPT), giving up to 12 months of post-study work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available for qualifying degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- FHSU's well-developed online and hybrid programs in business and education allow Nepali students to access a U.S. degree at lower on-campus living costs, and the high acceptance rate (around 92%) means admission is accessible for qualified applicants without elite academic profiles.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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