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.
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 decided to continue my education to show my children, nieces, and nephew that if I can, so can they"…
"As an adult, I transferred to Northwest Indian College to study about Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest and more specifically about my community’s culture." …
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
NWIC’s Free 2022 Tax Prep
Northwest Indian College is partnering with the Lummi Nation to offer free tax help to people with low-to-moderate income. Participants can choose one-on-one assistance or assistance nearby to complete on their own.
NWIC Moves to Online & Remote Work
January 19, 2022 Please read an important update following the Lummi Public Health Team’s recent recommendation for a targeted shelter-in-place for the Lummi Nation and community due to the recent […]
Lummi Campus closure T/W/R, Nov. 16-18, 2021, due to inclement weather
As the severe weather continues, which has resulted in the closure of local school districts in Whatcom County, the decision was made to close the College for the day, including […]