| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
The mission of Haskell Indian Nations University, a land grant institution, is to serve members of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native nations as authorized by Congress and in partial fulfillment of treaty and trust obligations. With student learning as its focus, Haskell embraces the principles of sovereignty and self-determination through a culturally based holistic lifelong learning environment that promotes and upholds respect, rights, and responsibility.
Haskell Indian Nations University is a four year degree granting university in Lawrence, Kansas, which offers free tuition to members of registered Native American tribes in the United States. Typical enrollment is approximately 1,000 representing 150 tribes and all 50 states. While there is no tuition, students are required to pay semester fees similar to many other colleges in the United States. In 2007-2008, the fee totals summed to $215. A set of 12 buildings on the campus has been named a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
Haskell was formed as the United States Indian Industrial Training School in Lawrence, Kansas in 1884. Haskell was originally an Indian boarding school for 15 students and provided agricultural education for grades one through five. The emphasis was on assimilation — teaching the students to become members of the dominant society. The school’s name was changed to Haskell Institute in 1887 to honor Dudley Haskell, the U.S. Representative from Kansas who was responsible for the school being located in Lawrence. A semi-military system was initiated where students wore uniforms and marched to their classes and exercised regularly. By 1894 there were 606 students enrolled, representing 36 states. Haskell expanded its academic training beyond the eighth grade to include "normal school".
Haskell began offering college level classes in 1927. Haskell Institute graduated its last high school level class in 1965. In 1970 the college was accredited as Haskell Indian Junior College and offered only college-level classes.
A set of 12 historic buildings on the campus was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.
In 1993, with the addition of a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary teacher education, the Board of Regents changed the name to Haskell Indian Nations University.
Haskell offers majors in American Indian studies, tribal archives and tribal museum management, environmental science, business administration, and elementary teacher education.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 95% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Central States Football League) Basketball (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf) Track (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 420 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 420 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,650 | 49% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,027 | 40% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 164 | 3% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 46% (Highly Selective) |
| Application Fee: | $ 10.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Recommended |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Not Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
