Colleges · Hays
Colleges in Hays, KS
Hays is home to Fort Hays State University, with about 6,839 students on campus.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Hays
Students on campus
6,839fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Fort Hays State University6,839 on campus
Most selective
Fort Hays State Universityadmits 90% of applicants
Lowest net price
Fort Hays State University$12,569 a year after aid
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The college in Hays
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Also in Hays: Hays Academy of Hair Design (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Hays
0 more colleges are within 30 miles of Hays.
Fort Hays State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Hays1.3 mi6,839 studentsBarton County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Great Bend45.9 mi2,111 studentsSterling CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sterling75.6 mi603 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Hays. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.