Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University is a public four-year institution located in Hays, Kansas. The university enrolls 16,968 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 49.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 77% (IPEDS 2023).

Fort Hays State University offers a range of health-focused programs, including an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, a bachelor's degree in Nursing Science, and a certificate program in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist at the two-to-four-year certificate level.

Situated in Hays in west-central Kansas, Fort Hays State University serves a broad student population across the region and through distance education. Its health sciences programs address regional workforce needs in nursing and radiologic technology.