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
Lummi Campus 11/15/21
Face-to-face classes cancelled & essential employees to be on campus with others to work remotely due to weather. For road closures and restrictions updates, please visit:https://www.whatcomcounty.us/952/Road-Closures-Restrictions
NWIC Reduces Tuition to $99 per Credit and Offers Limited Time 50% off Reduced Rate
Northwest Indian College Board of Trustees approved a tuition reduction to a flat rate of $99 per credit for resident students effective from Summer 2021 onward. The new flat rate […]
Announcement re: access to Lummi campus facilities
Effective Wednesday, October 20, 2021, all Lummi campus buildings will be open (unlocked) and accessible to students, employees and the public during regular business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm) moving forward. […]