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Emporia, KS · Hays, KS
| Emporia State University | Fort Hays State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,261/yr | $12,569/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,452/yr | $7,661/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,500 | $21,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,905/yr | $9,776/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,229/yr | $11,941/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,994/yr | $14,266/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,531/yr | $16,641/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $207/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,950/yr | $9,120/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,950/yr | $9,120/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,243/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,588/yr | $5,064/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,967/yr | $19,909/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,106/yr | $5,923/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $15,419/yr | $17,741/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 59% | 24% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 970–1140 |
| SAT average | 1120 | 1089 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–23 · Math 18–25 | English 16–24 · Math 16–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,592 | 2,174 |
| Students accepted | 1,556 | 1,995 |
| Students who enrolled | 409 | 886 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 26% | 44% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 5% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 38% | 91% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 56% | 48% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $47,601/yr | $48,928/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,486–$63,000 | $32,233–$68,294 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 60% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 51% |
| Black students graduating | 55% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 49% | 36% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,389/yr | $44,428/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 41% | 30% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 42% | 36% |
| Low-income students who finish | 39% | 31% |
| Students who transfer out | 8.1% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,930/yr | $46,876/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Education 26% · Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 16% | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Education 13% · Health Professions 13% |
| Most popular program | Education — 26% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $72,171/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $97,536/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 10% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,239 | 9,733 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,161 | 2,706 |
| Average professor pay | $6,918/mo | $7,997/mo |
| Full-time professors | 91% | 51% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $51,017 | $42,454 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Emporia, KS | Hays, KS |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1863 | 1902 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.6% | 0.1% |
| Men | 36% | 38% |
| Women | 64% | 62% |
| White students | 68% | 50% |
| Black students | 4.4% | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 6.9% |
| Asian students | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 4.2% | 36% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 39% |
| Part-time students | 7.3% | 52% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 24% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,688/yr | $6,655/yr |
| Endowment | $103.7M | $174.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 933 | 1,731 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,300/yr | $4,249/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,242/yr | $4,523/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 516 | 511 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.5M | $3.1M |
| Athletics budget | $11.8M | $9.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.6M | $9.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $147,030 | $177,327 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.