Hays, KS · Public university · Town (remote)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $5,430 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $15,870 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,481 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $18,598 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $13,096 | Average paid after grants and scholarships — an average, not a quote |
Across all students, the average paid here was $5,502 less than the sticker price — about 30% off, once grants and scholarships are counted. Individual awards vary enormously, and many students receive nothing at all.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (135), Football (132), Soccer (37), Baseball (34), Wrestling (31), Basketball (16), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (94), Soccer (28), Wrestling (28), Softball (23), Volleyball (16), Basketball (13), Tennis (10), Golf (9) |
| Softball conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate |
| Head softball coach | Adrian Pilkington |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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