Fort Hays State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
0%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Hays State University has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
45.3%(5,982)
Hispanic
4.8%(638)
African American
2.7%(359)
Asian
1.4%(181)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(34)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
1.0%(134)
Unknown
44.4%(5,870)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment16,968
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Fort Hays State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Fort Hays State University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.2%(5,554)
Women
58.8%(7,916)
Other
0.0%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men5,554

33% of total enrollment

Women7,916

47% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Fort Hays State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 42% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(192)
18-19
21.5%(2,194)
20-21
33.9%(3,457)
22-24
18.8%(1,922)
25+
23.9%(2,441)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
0.5%(13)
22-24
14.8%(391)
25+
84.5%(2,229)

Age Diversity Insights

42%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Fort Hays State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 90% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.7%(741)
Out-of-State
10.3%(85)

Regional Representation

In-State741

90% of student body

Out-of-State85

10% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age