Welcome to Northwest Indian College.
Building People, Building Nations.
Northwest Indian College’s student body is diverse, ranging from students straight out of high school, many attracted by our growing athletic program, to returning adult learners of all ages. Over 75 percent of our students come from a federally-recognized Indian tribe and our students represent over 90 different Tribal nations. The Northwest Indian College proudly serves over 1,200 students annually.
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NWIC Extended Campus Locations
Northwest Indian College‘s main campus is located at the Lummi Nation. The College also has six full service extended campus sites located at Muckleshoot, Nez Perce, Nisqually, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Swinomish, and Tulalip. Please use the location links to view details for each extended campus site.
Through education, Northwest Indian College promotes Indigenous self-determination and knowledge.
NWIC By the Numbers




"I wouldn’t have known which direction I wanted to go if NWIC didn’t give me the resources and opportunities to choose my own path."
"NWIC has been life changing for me. This educational journey has allowed me to understand where I come from and how my ancestor’s decisions long ago are affecting my life today."
Please Help Our Native Students Thrive
Our Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to help Northwest Indian College offer our Native students more educational opportunities to thrive in a changing world.
Whats Happening at NWIC
Northwest Indian College Responds to Revocation of Executive Order 14049
Dear NWIC Community, the Northwest Indian College President’s Office wants to keep you updated on the revocation of Executive Order 14049 and its impact on NWIC and our sister TCUs. […]
Lummi Artist Jason LaClair Unveils New Mural in Science Building
Lummi artist Jason LaClair created a new mural in the Native Environmental Science building on the South Side of the Lummi campus. Jason says the piece is his first official […]
Dr. Lexie Tom Appointed Interim President of Northwest Indian College
The Northwest Indian College Board of Trustees appoints and welcomes Dr. Lexie Tom as the Interim President of Northwest Indian College, effective Oct. 10, 2024. Prior to this appointment, Dr. […]