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Fort Hays State University

  • LocationHays, KS
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 12,843 students
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Fort Hays State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Comeau Catholic Campus Center and St. Francis Chapel, listed by the Diocese of Salina, serve Fort Hays State University students in Hays, Kansas. The ministry publishes Sunday, weekday and adoration times, scheduled confession, a priest chaplain, and several Catholic student groups and formation programs.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

  • Sunday9:00 AMSt. Francis Chapel, Comeau Catholic Campus Center
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Francis Chapel, Comeau Catholic Campus Center · When FHSU is in session.
  • Sunday6:00 PMSt. Francis Chapel, Comeau Catholic Campus Center
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday8:30 PMSt. Francis Chapel, Comeau Catholic Campus Center
  • Wednesday5:45 PMSt. Francis Chapel, Comeau Catholic Campus Center
  • Friday7:30 AMSt. Francis Chapel, Comeau Catholic Campus Center

Confession 2

  • Sunday, Wednesday5:00 PMComeau Catholic Campus Center · Runs 5:00 to 5:35 PM.
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday8:00 PMComeau Catholic Campus Center · Runs 8:00 to 8:25 PM.

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday9:00 AMComeau Catholic Campus Center · Through 9:00 PM, when FHSU is in session.
  • Wednesday9:00 AMComeau Catholic Campus Center · Through 5:30 PM, when FHSU is in session.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. What We Offer | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/what-we-offer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
    The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
    The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
    The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
    The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
    The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
    The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Sunday, Wednesday 5:00 pm to 5:35 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 PM - 8:25 PM”
    Confession is scheduled on Sunday and Wednesday and on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
    “Sunday, Wednesday 5:00 pm to 5:35 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 PM - 8:25 PM”
    Confession is scheduled on Sunday and Wednesday and on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
  2. Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Tuesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (When FHSU is in session)”
    Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when FHSU is in session.
    “Tuesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (When FHSU is in session)”
    Eucharistic adoration is scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when FHSU is in session.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Fort Hays State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miComeau Catholic Campus Center: 0.2 mi1Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saint Nicholas of Myra Church: 3.0 mi3Comeau Catholic Campus Center: 0.2 miFort Hays State University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Comeau Catholic Campus Center — 0.2 mi · 506 West 6th Street
  2. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1805 Vine Street
  3. Saint Nicholas of Myra Church — 3.0 mi · 2901 East 13th Street

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Comeau Catholic Campus Center and St. Francis Chapel serve the students of Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS.”
      The Comeau Catholic Campus Center and St. Francis Chapel serve Fort Hays State University students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Dedicated campus center with St. Francis Chapel at 506 W 6th St., Hays. The diocese history places its earlier facilities across from the university campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Comeau Catholic Campus Center and St. Francis Chapel serve the students of Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS.”
      The Comeau Catholic Campus Center and St. Francis Chapel serve Fort Hays State University students.
    2. Comeau Catholic Campus Center - Hays | Catholic Diocese of Salinasalinadiocese.org/parish/comeau-catholic-campus-center-hays · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The diocese purchased two homes across from the university campus, where Sunday Masses and religious and education programs were offered.”
      The diocese's history of the ministry places its early facilities across from the university campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (A named priest, Fr. Andy Hammeke, is listed as chaplain. The diocese also lists a vocations director role for him; he is recorded as part-time.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Chaplain & Staff | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/about-us/chaplain-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Andy Hammeke Chaplain fr.andy@catholictigers.org”
      Fr. Andy Hammeke is listed as the Chaplain of the Comeau Catholic Campus Center.
    2. Comeau Catholic Campus Center - Hays | Catholic Diocese of Salinasalinadiocese.org/parish/comeau-catholic-campus-center-hays · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain | Vocations Director Fr. Andrew Hammeke”
      The Diocese of Salina lists Fr. Andrew Hammeke as chaplain and also lists a vocations director role for him.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Masses are listed Monday through Friday at the ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Offer | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/what-we-offer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
      The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am (when FHSU is in session) and 6 pm.)
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Offer | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/what-we-offer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
      The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Offer | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/what-we-offer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday, Wednesday 5:00 pm to 5:35 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 PM - 8:25 PM”
      Confession is scheduled on Sunday and Wednesday and on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS, the registered student organization Catholic Tigers, and the Catholic Disciples weekly group are listed.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Iowa State UniversityFort Hays State UniversityBridgewater State UniversityCentral Connecticut State University”
      FOCUS lists Fort Hays State University among the campuses it serves.
    2. FOCUS | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FHSU FOCUS Missionaries 2025-2026”
      The ministry's site lists FOCUS missionaries serving Fort Hays State University.
    3. Calendar | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/news-events/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Tigers is a registered student organization at Fort Hays State University.”
      Catholic Tigers is a registered student organization at Fort Hays State University.
    4. Community & Fellowship | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/community-fellowship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly meetings are held Wednesday nights beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Comeau Catholic Campus Center”
      The Catholic Disciples group meets weekly on Wednesday nights in the center's lobby, and the center hosts social events such as movie nights and game nights.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats (Crossroads, SEEK), OCIA and small group Bible studies are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Small Group Bible Studies Read More... Crossroads Read More... FOCUS SEEK”
      The ministry lists small group Bible studies, Crossroads and FOCUS SEEK under faith formation.
    2. What We Offer | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/what-we-offer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FOCUS Bible Studies FOCUS Mission trips and Pilgrimages Fall and Spring retreats like Crossroads and SEEK”
      The ministry lists FOCUS Bible studies, FOCUS mission trips and pilgrimages, and fall and spring retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (15 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 5 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The ministry publishes Mass on five weekdays and three Sunday times.
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Offer | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/what-we-offer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
      The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • Scheduled confession is published for five days each week.
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Offer | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/what-we-offer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday, Wednesday 5:00 pm to 5:35 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 PM - 8:25 PM”
      Confession is scheduled on Sunday and Wednesday and on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Several Catholic student groups and formation programs are listed.
    Sources (3)
    1. Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Iowa State UniversityFort Hays State UniversityBridgewater State UniversityCentral Connecticut State University”
      FOCUS lists Fort Hays State University among the campuses it serves.
    2. Calendar | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/news-events/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Tigers is a registered student organization at Fort Hays State University.”
      Catholic Tigers is a registered student organization at Fort Hays State University.
    3. Faith Formation | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Small Group Bible Studies Read More... Crossroads Read More... FOCUS SEEK”
      The ministry lists small group Bible studies, Crossroads and FOCUS SEEK under faith formation.

Concerns

  • Sunday Mass at 11 am is listed only when FHSU is in session.
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Offer | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/get-involved/what-we-offer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday – 9 am, 11 am, 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30 PM Wednesday – 5:45 pm Friday - 7:30 am”
      The ministry publishes Sunday Masses at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, and weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • The chaplain is also listed by the diocese as vocations director; the chaplaincy is part-time.
    Sources (1)
    1. Comeau Catholic Campus Center - Hays | Catholic Diocese of Salinasalinadiocese.org/parish/comeau-catholic-campus-center-hays · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain | Vocations Director Fr. Andrew Hammeke”
      The Diocese of Salina lists Fr. Andrew Hammeke as chaplain and also lists a vocations director role for him.

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The Catholic center

Comeau Catholic Campus Center

  • Address: 506 W 6th St., Hays, KS 67601
  • Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, student lounge, library

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Source: comeau.solutiosoftware.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, comeau.solutiosoftware.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 1

  • FOCUS mission trips and pilgrimagesOff campus
    FOCUS mission trips and pilgrimages offered through the ministry.
    comeau.solutiosoftware.com

Faith formation 3

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Wednesday night meetingOn campus
    Wednesdays 8:00 PM
    Weekly Wednesday night meeting that rotates between speakers, Candlelight Mass, adoration with worship music, and games.
    comeau.solutiosoftware.com

Social life 2

  • Free meal after 6 PM MassOn campus
    First Sunday of the month
    Free meal after the 6 PM Mass on the first Sunday of each month.
    comeau.solutiosoftware.com
  • Social events at the Campus CenterOn campus
    Movie nights, game nights, wine and cheese, and a formal dance hosted at the Campus Center.
    comeau.solutiosoftware.com

Clubs and groups 1

Retreats 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Comeau Catholic Campus Center and St. Francis Chapel serve the students of Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS.”
    The Comeau Catholic Campus Center and St. Francis Chapel serve Fort Hays State University students.
    “The Comeau Catholic Campus Center and St. Francis Chapel serve the students of Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS.”
    The Comeau Catholic Campus Center and St. Francis Chapel serve Fort Hays State University students.
  2. Chaplain & Staff | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/about-us/chaplain-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Andy Hammeke Chaplain fr.andy@catholictigers.org”
    Fr. Andy Hammeke is listed as the Chaplain of the Comeau Catholic Campus Center.
  3. Contact Us & Directions | Comeau Catholic Campus Centercomeau.solutiosoftware.com/about-us/contact-us-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Comeau Catholic Campus Center 506 W. 6th St. Hays, Ks 67601 785-625-7396”
    The Comeau Catholic Campus Center is at 506 W. 6th St., Hays, KS 67601, with phone 785-625-7396.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
55 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.48%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,089 · ACT 21
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,655

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
10,206
Total students12,843
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$12,569
Cost of attendance (per year)$19,909
Median federal debt at graduation$21,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
48%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$48,928
Admission rate90%
Students receiving Pell grants23%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1089
SAT reading & writing500–580
SAT math470–560
ACT composite18–24
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Salina

The Most Reverend Gerald L. Vincke, Bishop of Salina

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: salinadiocese.org, salinadiocese.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Fort Hays State University a Catholic college?
No. Fort Hays State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Comeau Catholic Campus Center.
What is Fort Hays State University’s Catholic Life Score?
81 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Fort Hays State University?
Mass is listed at St. Francis Chapel and Comeau Catholic Campus Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Fort Hays State University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Fort Hays State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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