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.
Educational Pathways
Events Calendar
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
COVID-19 Update 03/31/2021
Lummi Nation made an announcement recently that the Tribe is moving to Phase III, beginning Wednesday, March 24, 2021 through Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Since the College’s reopening plan was designed and maintained […]
Online COVID Test Scheduling via Lummi Tribal Health Center
The Lummi Tribal Health Center (LTHC) is now offering an online COVID-19 testing scheduling system. You can now schedule your own appointment for a COVID-19 test. Just follow the link […]
NWIC OFFERS 50% OFF TUITION FOR SPRING QUARTER
Northwest Indian College will offer 50% off tuition via a tuition waiver for the upcoming Spring quarter as classes will continue to be offered virtually. New, returning, continuing, and transferring […]