There is a public university in Lawrence, KS called Haskell Indian Nations University. In 1884, Haskell Indian Nations University was founded. Purple and gold are the official colors of the Haskell Indian Nations University. At Haskell Indian Nations University, the total enrolment stands at 789. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 31 faculty. At Haskell Indian Nations University, around 85% of the students are 24 and under. Talking about gender distribution at HINU, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Jim Thorpe (Baseball player, Sailor), Larry Johnson (American football player), David Ward (American football player), and Michael Kabotie (Artist) in its 136 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, HINU offers around 42 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission.