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Fort Hays State University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Fort Hays State University women's softball recruiting profile. Fort Hays State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association from Hays, Kansas. Led by head coach Adrian Pilkington, Fort Hays State University pairs a 90% acceptance rate with a 46% graduation rate and a $13,186 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
23
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
16,922
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
90%
State
Kansas
City
Hays
Address
600 Park St

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 49% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Adrian Pilkington
Head Softball Coach
(785) 628-5885·View profile
Lawren McKinney
Assistant Softball Coach
(785) 628-4687·View profile
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 43% of D2 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
77%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
46%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$44,428
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$48,928
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 64% of D2 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$4,704
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$16,522
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,079
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$13,186
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$30
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 22% of D2 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$330,443
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$65,745
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (785) 628-4000

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