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 decided to continue my education to show my children, nieces, and nephew that if I can, so can they"…
– Rosie Ulrich
"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." …
– Ebony Neal
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
Update on Mask Mandate
Lummi Indian Business Council has approved the Lummi Health Team’s recommendation to lower the mask mandate. Northwest Indian College operates its mask policy based on the recommendations approved by LIBC. […]
National Endowment of the Humanities
Public Notice of Final Finding for No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment for Northwest Indian College Health and Wellness Center 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 CHA 286600 To: All […]
12th Annual tl’aneq’ Native Art Auction & Gala
The Northwest Indian College Foundation invites you to the 12th annual tl’aneq’ — a premiere Native Art Auction, Gala and benefit dinner to support student success at Northwest Indian College. […]