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 five full service extended campus sites located at Muckleshoot, Nez Perce, Nisqually, Port Gamble S’Klallam 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
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 […]
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