Haskell Indian Nations University — College Profile

About

Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, is a premier, tuition-free institution exclusively serving members of federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native tribes. The university offers focused associate and bachelor's degree programs, with particular strengths in Indigenous and American Indian Studies, Environmental Science, Business Administration, and Elementary Education. Campus life is defined by a vibrant, supportive intertribal community that brings together students representing over 140 tribal nations to celebrate shared heritage and cultural sovereignty. Situated on a historic landmark campus, Haskell uniquely integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge into a modern curriculum to prepare graduates for impactful leadership roles within their home communities and beyond.

Wikipedia:Haskell Indian Nations University is a public tribal land-grant university in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1884 as a residential boarding school for Native American children, the school has developed into a university operated by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs that offers both associate and baccalaureate degrees. The college was founded to serve members of federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States. It is the oldest continually operating federal school for American Indians.

Location

Lawrence, KS, 66046-4800 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MCI · Kansas City

37 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$9,581

Out-of-state COA

$9,581

Avg net price

$3,134

Room & board

$1,029

In-state tuition

$600

Out-of-state tuition

$600

Books & supplies

$1,600/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$3,007

$30–48k

$3,648

$48–75k

$3,061

$75–110k

$3,112

$110k+

$3,054

Admissions

Admit rate

90%

Test policy

Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

31%

Transfer-out rate

28%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

50%

Transferred

23%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

25%

Median earnings (6yr)

$28,425

Median earnings (10yr)

$37,043

Student Body

Men 44%Women 56%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

65%

First-generation

40%

Median family income

$22,822

Independent students

28%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

AI/AN

100%

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$28,425

10 years after entry

$37,043

Business Administration, Management and Operations30

Natural Resources Conservation and Research12

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies5

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3

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Institutional

Classification

Special Focus (Faith)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Avg faculty salary

$7,191/mo

Instructional spend/student