Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawrence, KS155 Indian Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046-4800
785-749-8404
Haskell Indian Nations University is a federally operated tribal university located in Lawrence, Kansas. The university is chartered by the United States Congress and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is the oldest Indian university in the United States and has been operating since 1884.
The university is named after Colonel Richard Henry Pratt, the founder of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The Carlisle Indian School was the first off-reservation Indian boarding school in the United States. It was founded in 1879 with the goal of assimilating Native American children into mainstream American society.
Haskell Indian Nations University is a unique institution of higher education. It is the only four-year university in the country with a majority Native American student body. The university offers a variety of degree programs, including business, education, liberal arts, and sciences.
The university is located on the site of the former Haskell Institute, a boarding school for Native American children. The campus includes several historic buildings, including a dormitory that was used by students at the Carlisle Indian School.
Haskell Indian Nations University is committed to serving the needs of Native American students. The university offers a variety of services to help students succeed, including tutoring, counseling, and financial aid. The university also offers a variety of cultural and social activities, including a powwow and a Native American film festival.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 731
Acceptance Rate: 72.73%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.haskell.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.haskell.edu/financial-aid/index.php
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $8650
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $8650